Is Grapefruit Peel Wax safe in cosmetics?
Grapefruit Peel Wax has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Grapefruit Peel Wax
INCI: CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL WAX
Grapefruit Peel Wax (CAS Not individually assigned; derived from Citrus paradisi (CAS for grapefruit oil: 8016-20-4)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; derived from Citrus paradisi (CAS for grapefruit oil: 8016-20-4)
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA for the wax fraction; permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Grapefruit Peel Wax.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Grapefruit Peel Wax.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grapefruit Peel Wax allowed in the EU?
Grapefruit Peel Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Grapefruit Peel Wax do in cosmetics?
Grapefruit Peel Wax functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; derived from Citrus paradisi (CAS for grapefruit oil: 8016-20-4).
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