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SYNTHETIC WAX

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1,113 list it before the 1% line and 91 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 1,158 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 1,158

Definition

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.

Cosmetic roles

Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCEScrubs physicallyABRASIVEKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGHolds powders togetherBINDING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Extended Re-review Summary: Safety Assessment of Fossil and Synthetic Waxes as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Fossil and Synthetic Waxes

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name 合成ワックス: 本品は、フィッシャー-トロプシュ(Fischer-Tropsch)法またはエチレン重合法で得られる炭化水素系ワックスである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

SYNTHETIC WAXINCI합성왁스Korean label name (MFDS standard)合成ワックスJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
68527-08-2
CAS No.chemical registry number
8002-74-2
CAS No.chemical registry number
8002-74-2; 68527-08-2
CAS No.chemical registry number
9002-88-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
232-315-6

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