# CANDELILLA WAX

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid90894617
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Astringent, Emulsifier, Film former, Fragrance, Humectant, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Sealant (barrier), Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier, waxes and paraffins
Identifier: DTXSID90894617

> CANDELILLA WAX is used as astringent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3001 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Personal care. Assessed from 9 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3001 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3001 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Construction and building materials, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Film former, Astringent.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 0.8 mg
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.

_Assessed by Greenveil._