Is Synthetic Carnauba safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic Carnauba has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Synthetic Carnauba
INCI: SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA
Synthetic Carnauba (CAS No single dedicated CAS; composition-dependent (synthetic wax ester blends)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
No single dedicated CAS; composition-dependent (synthetic wax ester blends)
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Function
Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; falls under CIR cosmetic waxes safety assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Synthetic Carnauba.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Synthetic Carnauba — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Carnauba allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Carnauba EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Carnauba do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Carnauba functions as: Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single dedicated CAS; composition-dependent (synthetic wax ester blends).
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