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OXIDIZED RICE BRAN WAX

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Rice bran wax that has been chemically oxidized to improve its emulsification and adhesion properties — useful in emulsions and color cosmetics but the oxidation process introduces mild sensitization considerations.

Oxidized Rice Bran Wax is produced by controlled oxidation of Oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, which breaks some ester bonds and introduces carbonyl and hydroxyl groups into the hydrocarbon matrix. This increases polarity compared to natural rice bran wax, improving compatibility with aqueous formulations and providing better film-forming properties. Oxidation can generate small amounts of peroxides and aldehydes, which may cause mild irritation in broken-skin applications, but at cosmetic use levels the risk is low. No EU restrictions apply to oxidized rice bran wax specifically.

Skin benefits

  • Improved film-forming over unmodified wax
  • Better emulsification compatibility
  • Natural rice-derived texturizing agent

Known concerns

  • Potential for mild oxidative irritation in broken-skin applications
  • Not as extensively studied as unmodified rice bran wax

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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