INCI: Copernicia Cerifera Wax · CAS: 8015-86-9
Carnauba Wax
A hard plant wax used in mascaras and lip products.
About Carnauba Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, also known as Carnauba Wax, is a natural wax extracted from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree, Copernicia cerifera. It is one of the hardest natural waxes available and is valued for its high melting point, excellent gloss, and oil-binding properties. This wax is commonly used in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical products as a thickener, emulsifier, and glazing agent.
Function: thickener, emulsifier, oil binder, gloss-imparting agent, stabilizer
Recommended Usage
Skin care: 2-20% depending on product type; ideal for lip balms, creams, and lotions where a glossy finish or thickened texture is desired.
Hair care: 5-15%; can be used in hair pomades and styling products to provide hold and shine.
Regulatory Status
- EU (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.): Approved as safe for use in cosmetics. No specific restrictions noted.
- US (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.): Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for both food and cosmetic use.
- ASEAN (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.): Approved for use in cosmetics. Follows general cosmetic regulations.
Suppliers & Distributors
- Jedwards International (Distributor)
- MakingCosmetics (Distributor)
- Brenntag (Distributor)
Common questions about Carnauba Wax
What is Carnauba Wax?
A hard plant wax used in mascaras and lip products.
What is the INCI name for Carnauba Wax?
The INCI name for Carnauba Wax is Copernicia Cerifera Wax. INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the standardized naming system used on cosmetic product labels worldwide.
What is the CAS number for Carnauba Wax?
The CAS number for Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) is 8015-86-9. The CAS number is the unique chemical identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service.
What does Carnauba Wax do in cosmetic formulations?
In cosmetic formulations, Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) functions as: thickener, emulsifier, oil binder, gloss-imparting agent, stabilizer.
What percentage of Carnauba Wax is typically used in cosmetics?
Typical use levels for Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) in cosmetic formulations: In skin care: 2-20% depending on product type; ideal for lip balms, creams, and lotions where a glossy finish or thickened texture is desired.. In hair care: 5-15%; can be used in hair pomades and styling products to provide hold and shine.. Always confirm against the supplier's technical data sheet and the regulatory limits for your target market.
Is Carnauba Wax allowed in cosmetics in major markets?
Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) is regulated as follows in major markets: EU (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.); US (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.); ASEAN (max No limit for cosmetic-grade products.). See the Regulatory Status section above for the specific restrictions and conditions in each territory.