Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
Shellac wax
CAS 97766-50-2
Binder · Film former · Humectant
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 22 composition records across product categories including Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Shellac wax appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 22 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Film former, Binder.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 22 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Film former, Binder.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Shellac wax. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Shellac wax in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
22
Brands
5
Personal care
Typical roles
BinderFilm formerHumectantSoftener and conditionerSurface modifier
