White Soft Paraffin; Paraffin(in 5,661 products)
Potential Risk Index®:
About:
Functions:
1. Occlusive (Cosmetics) - Forms a protective layer to retain skin hydration
2. Solvent (Cosmetics) - Enhances the properties of other ingredients
Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) strongly discourages the public from the usage of paraffin/mineral oils.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/4932
Regulatory References:
1. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]
- Paraffin wax
2. Canada List of Permitted Food Additives
- List 8 - Paraffin Wax
3. Hong Kong Consumer Council
- Paraffin/Mineral oils
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
3. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
4. Causes damage to organs (H370)
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