Is Cera Microcristallina safe in cosmetics?
Cera Microcristallina has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Also known as: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., EINECS 264-038-1, Microcrystalline paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes
INCI: CERA MICROCRISTALLINA
Cera Microcristallina (CAS 63231-60-7) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe. FDA-permitted. No concentration restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cera Microcristallina.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
2 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1200 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | chronic | EFSA |
| ADI | <=20 mg/kg | Human | oral | - | WHO JECFA ADI |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Binder
Emulsifier
Filler
Film former
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cera Microcristallina.
Regulatory Flags
petroleum-derived
wax-structurant
fine-crystal-network
flexible
oil-binding
lipstick
lip-balm
anhydrous
cir-approved
not-cosmos-eligible
slow-biodegradation
refining-standards-required
Known Synonyms
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst.
EINECS 264-038-1
Microcrystalline paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes
Chemical Function
Binder
Thickening agent
Stabilizing agent
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cera Microcristallina allowed in the EU?
Cera Microcristallina EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cera Microcristallina do in cosmetics?
Cera Microcristallina functions as: wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 63231-60-7.
Is Cera Microcristallina used outside cosmetics?
Cera Microcristallina also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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