Safety Notes
Vegan; widely used in colour cosmetics; hard wax
Function & Common Use
Function
Viscosity controlling / Film forming
Category
Thickener / Gelling Agent
Common In
Mascaras, lipsticks, pressed powders
Origin
Plant (carnauba palm)
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carnauba Wax safe to use in skincare?
Carnauba Wax has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Vegan; widely used in colour cosmetics; hard wax
Is Carnauba Wax allowed in India?
Carnauba Wax is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Carnauba Wax used for in cosmetics?
Carnauba Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling / Film forming. It is commonly found in: Mascaras, lipsticks, pressed powders.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
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
Identifiers
CAS8015-86-9
EC232-399-4
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