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Safety assessment of isoparaffins as used in cosmetics.

International journal of toxicology (2013-01-11)
Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, F Alan Andersen
ABSTRACT

The safety of isoparaffins as used in cosmetic products is reviewed in this safety assessment. These ingredients function mostly as solvents and also function as emollients in the 0001% to 90% concentration range. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has reviewed relevant animal and clinical data and concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, mp ≥65 °C (ASTM D 87)
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, mp 58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, mp 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87)
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, tested according to Ph. Eur., low viscosity
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., white, pastilles
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, pellets, white
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, chunks (large), white
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, tested according to Ph. Eur., high viscosity
Sigma-Aldrich
Paraffin wax, pellets, white, tested according to Ph. Eur.