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INCI name

RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX

Japan wax

BindingViscosity controllingreviewed

A plant wax from the fruit of the wax tree, used as a binder and thickener.

What it is

Rhus succedanea fruit wax, known as Japan wax, is a wax obtained from the mesocarp of the fruit of the wax tree, Rhus succedanea. CosIng lists it as a binding and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, lip balms, mascaras, creams and hair styling products.

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

Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
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 (23)

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