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CARNAUBA ACID WAX

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 7 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

7 of 7 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Carnauba Acid Wax is the acid portion obtained from the leaves of the palm tree, Copernicia cerifera, Palmaceae

Cosmetic roles

Absorbs water or oilABSORBENTLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGHolds powders togetherBINDINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name カルナウバ脂肪酸ロウ: 本品は、カルナウバヤシ Copernicia cerifera の葉から得られる固体油脂(ロウ)の脂肪酸(部分)である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CARNAUBA ACID WAXINCI카나우바애씨드왁스Korean label name (MFDS standard)カルナウバ脂肪酸ロウJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
442682-58-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID201022813

What products actually use it for

What the 12 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Binder3
  • Viscosity modifier3
  • Film former3
  • Absorbent3

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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