Montan Wax
AKA “Breached Montan Wax, Montan Cera (EU)”
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Ingredient Facts
Montan wax
AKA: Breached Montan Wax, Montan Cera (EU)
Wax · Binding | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning - Occlusive | Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
A natural wax that helps products maintain their texture and consistency, keeping creams and balms smooth and stable on your skin.
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
CAS #
8002-53-7
Form
Wax
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Germany, Eastern Europe. Extracted from fossilized plant resins and lignite deposits found in Germany and Eastern Europe. Obtained through solvent extraction or thermal processing of the raw mineral wax material.
Plant Source
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
Function
Binding | Viscosity Controlling | Skin Conditioning - Occlusive | Emulsifying
Benefits
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A fossil wax extracted from lignite deposits, first commercially exploited in the 20th century. Adopted in cosmetics as a natural-origin hardening agent and texture modifier in lipsticks, balms, and solid formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR