Is Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax safe in cosmetics?
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
Also known as: Myrica cerifera, extract
INCI: MYRICA CERIFERA FRUIT WAX
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax (CAS 84929-34-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; natural wax used as emollient, thickener, and film former; GRAS-comparable safety profile
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax.
Regulatory Flags
wax
emollient
film-forming
natural
plant-derived
bayberry
thickener
viscosity-modifier
Known Synonyms
Myrica cerifera, extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Astringent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax allowed in the EU?
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax do in cosmetics?
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax functions as: Emollient, Film forming, Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-34-0.
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