Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera
Also known as: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., hydrotreated, EINECS 295-458-3
INCI: HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera (CAS 92045-76-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling agent, binder, opacifying 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
Viscosity controlling agent, binder, opacifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
295-458-3
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS (21 CFR §172.886); CIR: safe as used up to 47% in lip products (2018 re-review)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Emulsifier
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera.
Known Synonyms
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., hydrotreated
EINECS 295-458-3
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Binder
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera functions as: Viscosity controlling agent, binder, opacifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92045-76-6.
Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera used outside cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera 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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