Is Synthetic Candelilla Wax safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic Candelilla Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
INCI: SYNTHETIC CANDELILLA WAX (MAY ALSO BE LABELED AS SYNTHETIC BEESWAX + SYNTHETIC WAX + STEARIC ACID BLEND PER KOSTER KEUNEN)
Synthetic Candelilla Wax (CAS Typically reported under multi-component CAS (71243-51-1 for synthetic wax component, 8002-74-2 for synthetic wax, 57-11-4 for stearic acid component)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Typically reported under multi-component CAS (71243-51-1 for synthetic wax component, 8002-74-2 for synthetic wax, 57-11-4 for stearic acid component)
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Function
Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; falls under CIR-reviewed cosmetic waxes
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Synthetic Candelilla Wax.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Synthetic Candelilla Wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Candelilla Wax allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Candelilla Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Candelilla Wax do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Candelilla Wax functions as: Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Typically reported under multi-component CAS (71243-51-1 for synthetic wax component, 8002-74-2 for synthetic wax, 57-11-4 for stearic acid component).
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