murphyMontan Wax
AKA: Breached Montan Wax, Montan Cera (EU)
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
OriginNative 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.
Breached Montan Wax,Montan Cera (EU)
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
CAS #
8002-53-7
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 935)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 205)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
4 studies / 1 irritating / 3 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 205 and 935)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.54%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR