Is Synthetic Beeswax safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic Beeswax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Synthetic Beeswax
INCI: SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
Synthetic Beeswax (CAS 71243-51-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding, Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR safety assessment concluded safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Synthetic Beeswax.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "2", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Synthetic wax"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "partial", "biodegradation_days": "180-365", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "moderate persistence", "freshwater_toxicity": "coating effects", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "ceteareth_20,polysorbate_60", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "30-60", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "40-70", "droplet_size_range_um": "10-80", "creaming_resistance": "poor", "coalescence_resistance": "excellent", "ostwald_ripening_resistance": "excellent", "freeze_thaw_stability": "moderate", "rheology_modifier_type": "newtonian", "gel_network_fo…
polymer
{"cas_number": "8012-89-3", "ingredient_class": "film_former/texture_modifier", "polymer_type": "wax_based", "chemical_backbone": "ester", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_flexibility": "flexible", "film_transparency": "transparen…
skin_suitability
{"oily_skin": "acceptable", "dry_skin": "acceptable", "sensitive_skin": "acceptable", "combination_skin": "acceptable", "normal_skin": "acceptable", "acne_prone": "acceptable", "rosacea": "acceptable", "eczema": "acceptable", "hyperpigmentation": "acceptable", "aging_mature": "acceptable", "dehydrated": "acceptable", "skin_benefit_primary": "emulsifier", "skin_benefit_secondary": "texture", "mecha…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_required": "12.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, propylene glycol", "log_p": "8.5", "melting_point_c": "60-65", "appearance": "white solid", "source": "Koster Keunen"}
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 Synthetic Beeswax.
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Binder
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Beeswax allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Beeswax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Beeswax do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Beeswax functions as: Binding, Emollient, Moisturising, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71243-51-1.
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