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Candelilla Wax

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Safety Notes

Vegan wax alternative; widely used in natural and vegan cosmetics

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity controlling / Film forming

Category

Thickener / Gelling Agent

Common In

Lip balms, lipsticks, deodorant sticks

Origin

Plant (candelilla shrub)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candelilla Wax safe to use in skincare?

Candelilla Wax has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Vegan wax alternative; widely used in natural and vegan cosmetics

Is Candelilla Wax allowed in India?

Candelilla Wax is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Candelilla Wax used for in cosmetics?

Candelilla Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling / Film forming. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, lipsticks, deodorant sticks.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS8006-44-8
EC232-347-0

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