AMMONIUM SHELLACATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
AMMONIUM SHELLACATE
Safety grade: A
This is a processed form of shellac, a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle, combined with ammonia. It helps keep oil and water ingredients mixed together in cosmetic formulas.
It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer to prevent cosmetic products from separating into layers and maintain a uniform, smooth texture over time.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Emulsifying ingredients
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A