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Strahl & Pitsch SP-425P White Beeswax Pastilles

CAS Number
8012-89-3
EC Number
232-383-7
INCI Name
Cera Alba
Chemical Name
Beeswax

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pastilles
  • Solid

Identification

Other characteristics

Functions

Binder, Emollient, Gel Former, Gelling Agent, Lubricant (External), Plasticizer, Polishing Agent, Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Name
Beeswax
Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
  • Building & Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food & Nutrition
  • HI&I Care
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
  • Personal Care
Benefits

High binding strength; Pronounced plasticity; Excellent emulsifiability; Improves structure, oil retention, pay-off and mold release for stick applications

Dosage Form
  • Creams
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Soft Gels
  • Stick
  • Tablets
Ingredient
Beeswax
HII Features
  • Good Binding Capacity
  • Good Compatibility
  • Highly Efficient Gellants
  • Plasticizing
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Cleaning Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Food Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
  • Plastics
Compatibility

Beeswax is compatible with most vegetable and mineral waxes and a large variety of natural and synthetic resins.

Benefit Claims
  • Binding
  • Compatibility
  • Emolliency
  • Good Gelling Properties
  • Plasticizing
  • Structuring
  • Viscosity Boosting

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Value17 - 24mg KOH/gUSP/NF <401>
Ester Value70 - 80mg KOH/gCurrent NF Monograph
Melting Point (Class 11 Capillary Tube)61-65°CUSP/NF <741>
Saponification Value87 - 104mg KOH/gUSP/NF <401>

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