EFSA toxicology reference values
Microcrystalline wax
Microcrystalline wax (CAS 63231-60-7). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Microcrystalline wax is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
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EFSA Reference Values
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| Descriptor | Value | Population | Endpoint | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin of safety | ca.108 other: | adults | acc9ced3-d71a-4c0d-96b8-2b40ba35ade2 | - |
| margin of safety | ca.179 other: | toddlers | acc9ced3-d71a-4c0d-96b8-2b40ba35ade2 | - |
| ADI | - mg/kg bw | consumers | - | other: |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chronic toxicity: other route | rat | - | 1,200 mg/kg bw/day | - |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on microcrystalline wax (E 905) when used as a food additive. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on microcrystalline wax (E 905) when used as a food additive. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Commission asks the European Food Safety Authority for a scientific opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 1996/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. The evaluation should be based on the SCF criteria and the criteria proposed by the CCFO as reviewed by the Panel on Contaminants in Food Chain in 2009 for acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Microcrystalline wax in cannabis?
Microcrystalline wax does not have a numeric cannabis_contaminant_tests range in the fetched page data. The current page query does not expose a separate action-limit column.
Which states test for Microcrystalline wax?
Microcrystalline wax does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Microcrystalline wax?
Microcrystalline wax has 3 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including margin of safety, ADI.
Is Microcrystalline wax also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Microcrystalline wax has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status permitted. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.