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Strahl & Pitsch DR-405 American Refined Candelilla Wax

CAS Number
8006-44-8
EC Number
232-347-0
Chemical Name
Candelilla wax

Candelilla is a unique natural wax with properties not exhibited by other waxes. With a natural resin content it provides excellent film forming capabilities, provides flex and gloss to stick formulations and promotes reliable gelling capabilities.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Flakes
  • Granules
  • Lumps
  • Powder
  • Solid

Identification

Other characteristics

Functions

Film Former, Gel Former, Gelling Agent, Glazing Agent, Plasticizer, Polishing Agent, Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims

1,4-Dioxane-free, BSE-free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ethylene Oxide-free, Food Contact Acceptable, Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Formaldehyde-free, Fragrance allergen-free, GMO-free, Glycol ether-free, Heavy Metal-free, Microorganism-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Phthalates-free, Preservative-free, Propylene Oxide-Free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free, Vegan; 14-Dioxane-free; BSE-free; Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ethylene Oxide-free; Food Contact Acceptable; Formaldehyde releasing substances-free; Formaldehyde-free; Fragrance allergen-free; GMO-free; Glycol ether-free; Heavy Metal-free; Microorganism-free; Nanomaterials-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Not Tested on Animals; Palm Oil-free; Paraben-free; Phthalates-free; Preservative-free; Propylene Oxide-Free; SVHC Chemicals-free; Solvent-free; TSE-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; VOC-free; Vegan

Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin
Markets
  • HI&I Care
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
  • Personal Care
Function
  • Gelling Agent
  • Plasticizer
  • Moderate Melting Range
  • Viscosity Modifier
  • Shrinkage Modifier
  • Durable Film
  • Insulator
  • Coatings
Coating Type
Varnishes
HII Features
  • Good Compatibility
  • Highly Efficient Gellants
  • Plasticizing
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Cleaning Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Fluids & Lubricants
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
Benefit Claims
  • Compatibility
  • Durable
  • Excellent Flexibility
  • Film Forming
  • Gloss Enhancement
  • Good Gelling Properties
  • Plasticizing
  • Viscosity Boosting

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Value12 - 22mg KOH/gUSP/NF 401
Melting Point, Capillary Tube, Class II68.5 - 72.5°CUSP/NF 741
Saponification Value50 - 65mg KOH/gUSP/NF 401

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