Microcrystalline Wax is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystals of paraffin wax.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 517 list it before the 1% line and 68 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 550 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 550
DOINGWHATDOINGWHAT Aqua Filter Lip Balm
Paul MitchellPaul Mitchell Dry Wax
EucerinEucerin Aquaphor Ointment 90ml
JSOOPJSOOP Style J for Men Cream Wax 120g
NOT4UNatural Color Kiss Balm for Men
PeriperaSpeedy Eyebrow Auto Pencil (5 Colors)
DASHUDASHU For Men Premium Ultra Holding Power Wax
DOINGWHATDOINGWHAT Volume Styling Matte Wax
EltaMDEltaMD Laser Balm
AYUNCHEPro Classic Wax
BRINGGREENBamboo Hyaluron Lip Essence
PeriperaSpeedy Skinny Brow (8 Colors)
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII XOF597Q3KY · registered name MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX · biological origin (no fixed structure)
Microcrystalline Wax is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystals of paraffin wax. It consists of high molecular weight saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003
Reviewed by CIR: Extended Re-review Summary: Safety Assessment of Fossil and Synthetic Waxes as Used in Cosmetics
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Fossil and Synthetic Waxes
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name マイクロクリスタリンワックス: 本品は、石油から得た常温で固体の炭化水素類の混合物で、主としてイソパラフィンからなる。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 63231-60-7
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 264-038-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 264-038-1 (I)
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID0028115
Measured properties
- Appearance
- solid
- Colour
- white
- Melting/freezing point
- ≥ 60 ℃
- Flash point
- &, gt, 260 ℃
- Relative density
- 0.92 (0.92-0.93)
- Viscosity
- 10.2-25 cSt (99℃)
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 163 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.
- Binder108
- Softener and conditioner28
- Stabilizing agent4
- Emulsifier4
- Viscosity modifier4
- Opacifer3
- Processing aids not otherwise specified2
- Photosensitive agent2
7 other uses
- Lubricating agent2
- Thickening agent1
- Film former1
- Filler1
- Anti-adhesive/cohesive1
- Adhesion/cohesion promoter1
- Plasticizer1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
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- Formulasi Sediaan Lip Cream Mengandung Minyak Biji Aprikot sebagai Pelembab Bibir · 2025
- Wax obtained from the insect Dactylopius coccus Costa, study for its application in natural cosmetic products · 2023
- Topical Formulation Comprising Fatty Acid Extract from Cod Liver Oil: Development, Evaluation and Stability Studies · 2016
Linked databases 15
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3 4
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- Wikidata
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