About OZOKERITE: Ozokerite is a hydrocarbon wax derived from mineral sources or from petroleum.
Function(s): Binder; Emulsion Stabilizer; Viscosity Increasing Agent - Nonaqueous; BINDING; EMULSION STABILISING; OPACIFYING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Synoym(s): EARTH WAX; FOSSIL WAX; OZOCERITE; OZOKERITE WAXES; WAXES, OZOKERITE; OZOCERITE
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
| 68 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results -> | NLM PubMed |
| CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC. |
| NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov. |
