Natural Habitats Organic HabiWax 100 (GUS0003)
- CAS Number
- 68514-74-98033-29-2
- EC Number
- 271-056-3
- INCI Name
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Chemical Family
- Vegetable OilsWaxes
Habiwax 100 (GUS0003) by Natural Habitats is the first ever palm wax to be Certified Organic by COSMOS. Habiwax is a clean and sustainable ingredient alternative to paraffin wax and exclusively offers the following additional benefits - Made from 100% Organic, Fully Traceable, Deforestation-free, Wildlife friendly, Fair & Social palm oil. Fully traceable and transparent ingredient supply chain, with palm fruit sourced from independent farmers in Ecuador.
Other characteristics
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Environmentally Friendly, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; Clean at Sephora; Environmentally Friendly; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Organic; Sustainable; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Vegan
- Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin; Natural Origin; Non-Animal Origin; Plant Origin; Vegetable Origin
- Note
* Reported on certificate of analysis † At packaging time ** International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (name used identify cosmetic ingredients)
- Taste
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Neutral
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Habiwax Palm wax candles burn efficiently and clean without soot.; Habiwax mixes well with other candle ingredients.; Excellent compatibility with fragrance and essential oils. Habiwax holds and disperses fragrances better and the fragrance maintains evenly during candle burning.; Habiwax takes colors easily.; Habiwax resists melting — having one of the highest melting temperatures of 80°C; Habiwax has a high contraction, which makes de-molding easy.; Habiwax can be handled easily, producing an infinite array of surface patterns — ranging from complex crystalline designs to smooth solid colors.; Habiwax blends well with other waxes to further expand candle-making possibilities.; Habiwax can be used for all types of candles — it's excellent for use with pillars, votives and tarts; Habiwax is Vegan, Organic and and a truly sustainable alternative to paraffin wax unlike Beeswax which cannot ever be eco-friendly — a word often used in information about non-paraffin candles).
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 months
- Technology
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Improved Texture
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Cartons
- Country of Origin
- Ecuador
- Application Format
- Balm
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Serum
- Stick
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Content (ECOCERT COSMOS) | 99.0 | % |
| Organic Content (NSF 305) | 98.0 | % |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value*† | max. 2 | mg KOH/g | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| Peroxide Value*† | max. 1 | meq O2/kg | AOCS Cd-8b-90 |
| Moisture* | max. 0.1 | % | AOCS Ca-2b-38 |
| Volatile Matter* | max. 0.1 | — | AOCS Ce-1h-05 |
| Color (5 1/4 in cell) Red* | max. 2.5 | Lovibond | AOCS Cd-1d-92 |
| Iodine Value | max. 2 | cg/g | AOCS Cc-03-25 |
| Melting Point* | 54 - 60 | °C | Sensory |
