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Strahl & Pitsch SP-18 NF White Microcrystalline Wax
- CAS Number
- 63231-60-7
- EC Number
- 264-038-1
- INCI Name
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Microcrystalline Waxes are produced in a variety of melt points, colors, and penetration values. They will add a sensorial benefit to a formulation while improving oil retention.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pastilles
- Slab
- Solid
Identification
- Chemical Name
Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcrystalline; Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes Microcrystalline
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Plasticizer, Viscosity Modifier, Water Repellent
- Dosage Form
- Creams, Lotions, Ointments
- Creams
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Ingredient Name
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Function
- Flexible
- Oil Retention
- Penetration Modifier
- Viscosity Modifier
- Plasticizer
- Melting Point Modifier
- Water Repellant
- Ingredient
- Microcrystalline Waxe
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Compatibility
- Excellent Flexibility
- Penetrating
- Plasticizing
- Sensory Enhancement
- Viscosity Boosting
- Water Repellency
- Labeling Claims
- 14-Dioxane-free
- Allergen-free
- BSE-free
- Credo Clean Standard
- Ethylene Oxide-free
- Formaldehyde releasing substances-free
- Formaldehyde-free
- Fragrance allergen-free
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Stick
- Chemical Inventories
- EINECS (EU)
- Food Additive Number
- E 905, INS 905
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Passes Test | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Alkalinity | Passes Test | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Consistency | NF= 3 - 100 / SP-18NF= 55- 75 | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Fixed Oils, Fats, and Rosin | Passes Test | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Melting Point | NF= 54 - 102 / SP-18NF= 73.9 - 79.4 | °C | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Organic Acids | Passes Test | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Residual Solvents | None Detected | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | — | Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph |
