Ingredient Dictionary

PARAFFIN

Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.

How much products actually contain

1 products state the amountmedian 2%

Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.

Of the products containing it, 286 list it before the 1% line and 31 after it (usually 1% or less).

12 of 302 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 302

Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum characterized by relatively large crystals.

Gives the product a scentPERFUMINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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

JCIA labelling name パラフィン: 本品は、石油から得られる固体炭化水素の混合物である。

PARAFFININCI파라핀Korean label name (MFDS standard)パラフィンJapanese labelling name