# Hydrocarbon waxes, microcrystalline

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0028115
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Anti-adhesive/cohesive, Binder, Emulsifier, Filler, Film former, Lubricating agent, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier, waxes and paraffins>microcrystalline waxes
Identifier: DTXSID0028115

> Hydrocarbon waxes, microcrystalline is used as anti-adhesive/cohesive / binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2263 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Batteries, Vehicle. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2263 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Batteries, Vehicle.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2263 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Batteries, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder, Thickening agent, Stabilizing agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

_Assessed by Greenveil._