HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
HYDROGENATED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Safety grade: A
This is a refined wax made from petroleum that has been processed to have a very fine, uniform crystal structure. It's used to give products a smooth, stable texture.
This ingredient thickens cosmetic products and controls how thick or thin they feel, helping them maintain a pleasant, consistent texture.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C