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INCI name

MONTAN CERA

Montan wax

AntistaticBindingOpacifyingViscosity controllingreviewed

A wax extracted from lignite, used as a binder and thickener.

What it is

Montan cera is montan wax, a wax obtained by extraction of lignite (brown coal). CosIng lists it as an antistatic, binding, opacifying and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in mascaras, lipsticks, eyeliners, hair styling products and creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show whether the wax was refined or bleached.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
Opacifying
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (10)

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