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Ingredient Facts
Montan wax
AKA: Breached Montan Wax, Montan Cera (EU)
Wax · Binding · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
Breached Montan Wax,Montan Cera (EU)
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
CAS #
8002-53-7
Form
Wax
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Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
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.