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Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba Wax / Brazil wax / Carnauba palm wax

Safety Notes

Very high melting point wax; vegan; COSMOS-approved; provides gloss in lip products and nail polish; hardener in anhydrous products; binding agent in pressed powders; very low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Gloss

Category

Viscosity Agent

Common In

Lip products nail polishes pressed powder binders mascara

Origin

Vegetable (carnauba palm leaves)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera safe to use in skincare?

Copernicia Cerifera Cera has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very high melting point wax; vegan; COSMOS-approved; provides gloss in lip products and nail polish; hardener in anhydrous products; binding agent in pressed powders; very low sensitization risk

Is Copernicia Cerifera Cera allowed in India?

Copernicia Cerifera Cera is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Copernicia Cerifera Cera used for in cosmetics?

Copernicia Cerifera Cera functions as: Emollient / Viscosity Agent / Gloss. It is commonly found in: Lip products nail polishes pressed powder binders mascara.

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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