Also known as: EINECS 232-399-4, UNII-R12CBM0EIZ, Copernicia Prunifera wax
INCI: COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA CERA
Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) (CAS 8015-86-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
US NotesPermitted — CIR reviewed, long history of safe use; also FDA GRAS for food
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax).
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
Endpoint
Value
Route
Species
Study Type
Source
NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
oral
rat
Reproductive
COSMOS_DB
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
5 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
Endpoint
Value
Species
Route
Duration
Source
NOAEL
=670 mg/kg-day
Rat
oral
-
EFSA
NOAEL
=250 mg/kg-day
Dog
oral
chronic
EFSA
NOAEL
=1500 mg/kg-day
Rat
oral
subchronic
EFSA
NOAEL
=8800 mg/kg-day
Rat
oral
subchronic
EFSA
ADI
<=7 mg/kg
Human
oral
-
WHO JECFA ADI
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesiveAnti-caking agentBinderDepilatoryFilm formerHardenerLubricating agentNo specific technical functionProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSoftener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax).
Surface modifierSoftener and conditionerFilm formerDepilatoryNo specific technical functionBinder
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticidesinert_ingredient; Pesticidesinert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesCleaning products and household care - shoes; EuropeCleaning products and household care - shoes; EuropeEurope; Personal care - make-up and relatedEurope; Personal care - make-up and relatedSCIL (9/2019)food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)Food contact items
Australian Status
AICIS status:listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) safe in cosmetics?
Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) allowed in the EU?
Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) do in cosmetics?
Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) functions as: Emollient, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8015-86-9.
What is the NOAEL for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Copernicia Prunifera Wax (Carnauba Wax) is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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