Montan Wax
AKA: Breached Montan Wax, Montan Cera (EU)
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
Breached Montan Wax,Montan Cera (EU)
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
CAS #
8002-53-7
Form
Wax
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR