Definition
Beeswax fatty acids, octadecyl esters
Cosmetic roles
Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ステアリルミツロウ: 本品は、ミツロウ酸（＊）とステアリルアルコール（＊）のエステルである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
STEARYL BEESWAXINCI스테아릴비즈왁스Korean label name (MFDS standard)ステアリルミツロウJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 223705-72-4
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID601041914
What products actually use it for
What the 2 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.
- Softener and conditioner2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard