What function does SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA carries the following function designation(s): BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA

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Waxes, carnauba, synthetic

SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA

INCI name

SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA

Description

Waxes, carnauba, synthetic

Annex records for SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA

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Key data

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Function

BINDING EMULSION STABILISING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SYNTHETIC CARNAUBA from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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