POTASSIUM OXIDIZED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
POTASSIUM OXIDIZED MICROCRYSTALLINE CERA
Oxidized Microcrystalline Wax
Safety grade: A
This is a processed form of microcrystalline wax that has been chemically treated to improve its properties. It's a waxy substance derived from petroleum that helps control how thick or thin a product feels.
This ingredient thickens cosmetic formulations and controls their texture, helping products maintain the right consistency and feel on the skin.
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