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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax

Rice bran wax; high-melting wax fraction isolated from crude rice bran oil (by-product of rice milling)

Safety Flags
Allergen: None identified; rice allergy reported rarely; wax fraction has minimal protein content reducing allergen risk further
Safety Notes

Composed mainly of C40-C60 long-chain wax esters and fatty acids; melting point ~79-83°C; one of the hardest plant-derived waxes; excellent gloss and hardness in lip and colour cosmetics; sustainable by-product of rice bran oil refining (significant Indian industry); vegan; COSMOS and natural certified; good colour stability; EU food additive E908 status supports safety record

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity controlling / Film forming / Emollient / Binding agent

Category

Wax

Common In

Lipsticks, lip balms, pressed powders, mascara, colour cosmetics, food glazing

Origin

Plant derived

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No limit

Korea (MFDS)

No limit

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax safe to use in skincare?

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Composed mainly of C40-C60 long-chain wax esters and fatty acids; melting point ~79-83°C; one of the hardest plant-derived waxes; excellent gloss and hardness in lip and colour cosmetics; sustainable by-product of rice bran oil refining (significant Indian industry); vegan; COSMOS and natural certified; good colour stability; EU food additive E908 status supports safety record

Is Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax allowed in India?

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax is currently classified as "Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020; rice is a major Indian crop and rice bran is a well-utilised by-product" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax used for in cosmetics?

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax functions as: Viscosity controlling / Film forming / Emollient / Binding agent. It is commonly found in: Lipsticks, lip balms, pressed powders, mascara, colour cosmetics, food glazing.

Can Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax cause an allergic reaction?

Yes. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax has an allergen flag (None identified; rice allergy reported rarely; wax fraction has minimal protein content reducing allergen risk further). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.

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 cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020; rice is a major Indian crop and rice bran is a well-utilised by-product
EU
Permitted (listed in EU CosIng inventory; no Annex restriction; EU approved food additive E908)
US FDA
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; FDA approved food additive 21 CFR 172.890; no cosmetic restriction
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient
Australia (TGA)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no restriction identified
Canada (NHPID)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no restriction identified under Health Canada cosmetic notification framework

EU Annex: None

Identifiers

CAS8016-60-2
EC232-312-4

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