Explained
This is not considered an INCI ingredient.
Emulsifying Wax NF is about 2/3 cetearyl alcohol and 1/3 polysorbate 60. In cosmetics, this blend is usually listed out as the individual ingredients.
The NF stands for National Formulary, meaning it conforms to the approved composition.
This ingredient is used as an emulsifier. It stabilizes the product by keeping oils and waters together.
Emulsifying Wax Nf is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
Where it's used
Emulsifying Wax Nf is most often found as ingredient number 3 within an ingredient list.