Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., hydrotreated. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from residual oils by solvent crystallisation and treated with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. It consists predominantly of saturated straight and branched chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25.
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, microcryst., hydrotreated. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from residual oils by solvent crystallisation and treated with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. It consists predominantly of saturated straight and branched chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25.
Is Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera is 92045-76-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010