Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Beeswax acid
CAS 135457-95-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Beeswax acid in plain language
Also known as Beeswax fatty acids
Used in cosmetics as an emulsifier, a cleansing agent and a light stabiliser.
- Emulsifying
- Cleansing
- Light stabilizer
- Emulsifier
- Surfactant
- Stabiliser
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Beeswax acid appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveFatty acids, beeswax
- Fatty acids, beeswaxSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Beeswax acid. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Beeswax acid yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Beeswax acid in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
2
Typical roles
EmulsifyingCleansingLight stabilizerEmulsifierSurfactantStabiliser
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Beeswax acid are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Beeswax acid; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
