Is Cera Alba safe in cosmetics?
Cera Alba has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Cera Alba
INCI: CERA ALBA
Cera Alba (CAS 8006-40-4) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as wax structurant, emollient, emulsion stabilizer, thickener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
wax structurant, emollient, emulsion stabilizer, thickener
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe. FDA-permitted. GRAS. No concentration restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cera Alba.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipstick | 10–30 | 40 | CIR/VCRP |
| Lip Balm | 10–25 | 35 | CIR/VCRP |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cera Alba.
Regulatory Flags
natural-wax
crystal-network
organogel
emollient
emulsion-stabilizer
lip-products
balms
sticks
cosmos-eligible
cir-approved
gras
vegan-alternatives-available
propolis-contamination-watch-non-purified
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
BEESWAX, BLEACHED
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cera Alba allowed in the EU?
Cera Alba EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cera Alba do in cosmetics?
Cera Alba functions as: wax structurant, emollient, emulsion stabilizer, thickener. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 8006-40-4.
Is Cera Alba used outside cosmetics?
Cera Alba also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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