Name Vegetable Emulsifying Wax NF Description Vegetable Emulsifying Wax NF is a blend of chemicals, namely cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and polysorbate 60. NF stands for National Formulary. When something is NF it means that it adheres to the national standards for that particular ingredient. (Percentages of components used, purity standards, etc.) Other ingredients listed as vegetable emulsifying wax without the NF may have different blends of chemicals. Benefits Vegetable emulsifying wax NF is able to easily combine water and oil to make emulsion-based moisturizers. Considerations • Contamination Concerns
Polysorbate 60, a component of vegetable emulsifying wax NF, is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it’s been created with ethylene oxide, traces of which, along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane, can remain in the product.
• Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions to polysorbate 60 have been documented but seem to be rare.
• Skin Irritation
May be a mild skin irritant at higher concentrations or in sensitive individuals. Synonyms Vegetable Emulsifying Wax
Emulsifying Wax Research Sources https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/polysorbates_0.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20160825055812/http://www.pharmacopeia.cn/v29240/usp29nf24s0_m88980.html https://www.spectrumchemical.com/media/residual/Residual_Solvents_W1026.pdf Summary Ethoxylated chemical
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