Defined Organism Substance - Carnauba Wax

NHPID name:
Carnauba Wax

Reference:
EP

Proper name(s):
Copernicia prunifera

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Herbal Substance Name

Schedule 1:
Extract

Source material(s):
Copernicia prunifera ( Parts: Leaf wax )

Preparations:
Fresh


Roles

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Anticaking Agent , Bulking Agent , Coating Agent , Film Former , PH Adjuster , Polishing Agent , Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient
Restrictions:

Acceptable Daily Intake

Upper limit:
7.0

Units:
Milligrams/kilogram body weight/day

Route Of administration:
Oral

Detail:
Acceptable daily intake up to 7 mg/Kg body weight daily.

Reference:
JECFA