Is Montan Wax safe in cosmetics?
Montan Wax has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Montan Wax
INCI: MONTAN CERA (EU/INCI STANDARD) - "MONTAN WAX" IS THE COMMON ENGLISH NAME
Montan Wax (CAS Several botanical/algae ingredients (Mondia whitei, Monochoria hastata, Monostroma species) lack assigned CAS numbers in CosIng - this is standard for complex natural extracts where no single defined chemical entity exists.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, viscosity controlling, film-forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Several botanical/algae ingredients (Mondia whitei, Monochoria hastata, Monostroma species) lack assigned CAS numbers in CosIng - this is standard for complex natural extracts where no single defined chemical entity exists.
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Function
Binding, viscosity controlling, film-forming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; recognized in industrial and cosmetic applications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Montan Wax.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Montan Wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montan Wax allowed in the EU?
Montan Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Montan Wax do in cosmetics?
Montan Wax functions as: Binding, viscosity controlling, film-forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Several botanical/algae ingredients (Mondia whitei, Monochoria hastata, Monostroma species) lack assigned CAS numbers in CosIng - this is standard for complex natural extracts where no single defined chemical entity exists..
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