Emollient

Allatoin. Microcrystalline Wax

wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent

Purpose

Function

wax structurant, thickener, oil binder, film-forming agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL236 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict

Microcrystalline Wax (CAS 64742-60-5; EU INCI: Cera Microcristallina) is permitted without concentration limits under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and holds GRAS status in the US (21 CFR 172.886). Dermal absorption is negligible due to high molecular weight, eliminating systemic exposure concerns. CIR (1984/2005), EFSA (2023), German BfR (2018), and JECFA (1995) all confirm safety with no genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, or sensitization concern; pharmaceutical-grade purity and compliance with Cosmetics Europe Recommendation No. 14 for lip products is required.

US Note

GRAS status confirmed. Listed in FDA Inactive Ingredients Database for topical, oral, and vaginal preparations. Permitted under 21 CFR 172.886 (food contact) and 21 CFR 178.3710. No sunscreen active classification. No specific cosmetic use restrictions; CIR safety assessment (1984, reaffirmed 2005) supports safe use.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic2/5
LowHigh
Irritancy2/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.