Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax safe in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Also known as: Jojoba liquid wax, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067200, UNII-724GKU717M
INCI: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED WAX
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax (CAS 61789-91-1) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Emolliency, Viscosity Control, Film Forming. 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 and food safety data.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Emolliency, Viscosity Control, Film Forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe (2008 reaffirmation).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Jojoba liquid wax
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067200
UNII-724GKU717M
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - body oil
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
IFRA Transparency
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Jojoba Oil (Liquid Wax)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax allowed in the EU?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax do in cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emolliency, Viscosity Control, Film Forming. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 61789-91-1.
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax used outside cosmetics?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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