undefined 1
undefined 2
Ozokerite
AKA “(2R, 4R, 4aS, 6aS, 6bR, 8aR, 12aR, 14aS, 14bS)-2-hydroxy-4, 4a, 6a, 6b, 8a, 11, 14a-octamethyl-2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 12a, 13, 14, 14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picen-3-one, RefChem:910394, 2alpha-hydroxyfriedelan-3-one, CERIN, Ozocerite, SCHEMBL168229, CHEMBL450831, DSEKYWAQQVUQTP-XEWMWGOFSA-N”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ozokerite
AKA: (2R, 4R, 4aS, 6aS, 6bR, 8aR, 12aR, 14aS, 14bS)-2-hydroxy-4, 4a, 6a, 6b, 8a, 11, 14a-octamethyl-2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 12a, 13, 14, 14b-tetradecahydro-1H-picen-3-one, RefChem:910394, 2alpha-hydroxyfriedelan-3-one, CERIN, Ozocerite, SCHEMBL168229, CHEMBL450831, DSEKYWAQQVUQTP-XEWMWGOFSA-N
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50
Formula
C30H50O2
Mol. Weight
442.70
CAS #
64742-33-2
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring mineral wax (fossil wax) mined primarily in Eastern Europe. Used since the 19th century as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics and salves.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Ethylhexylglycerin: a low-risk, but highly relevant, sensitizer in 'hypo-allergenic' cosmetics.
Aerts O, Verhulst L, Goossens A
Contact dermatitis, 2016
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics.
Akinsulie A, Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics.
Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2019
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics.
Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2019
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics.
Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2019
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2019
→
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Diglycerin and Polyglycerin-3, -6, and -10 as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
→
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Ethylhexylglycerin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycerin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Ozokerite
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Polyglycerin-10
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
polyglycerin-3
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Polyglycerin-6
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Capryloyl Glycerin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Diglycerin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Ethylhexylglycerin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycerin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Ozokerite
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
polyglycerin-3
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycerin
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
→
Nitroglycerin
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
→
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer in a Lip Balm.
Lockmann A, Schill T, Schubert S, Buhl T
Contact dermatitis, 2026
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR