Polyethylene 500
- CAS Number
- 9002-88-4
- INCI Name
- Polyethylene
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Polyethylene Wax is widely recognized as a key ingredient for the lip and eye care especially sticks and mascaras. It is an excellent structurant and provides consistency to the formulation.
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
Product Families
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Rheology Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Polyethylene
- Functions
Binder, Gel Former, Plasticizer, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Binding, Compatibility, Good Consistency, Good Gelling Properties, Plasticizing, Structuring, Versatility, Viscosity Boosting; Binding; Compatibility; Good Consistency; Good Gelling Properties; Plasticizing; Structuring; Versatility; Viscosity Boosting
- Labeling Claims
1,4-Dioxane-free, Allergen-free, BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ethylene Oxide-free, Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Formaldehyde-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Gluten-free, Glycol ether-free, Heavy Metal-free, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pathogen-free, Phthalates-free, Preservative-free, Propylene Oxide-Free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Triclosan-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free, Vegan; 14-Dioxane-free; Allergen-free; BSE-free; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ethylene Oxide-free; Formaldehyde releasing substances-free; Formaldehyde-free; Fragrance allergen-free; Gluten-free; Glycol ether-free; Heavy Metal-free; Nanomaterials-free; Non-GMO; Not Tested on Animals; Palm Oil-free; Paraben-free; Pathogen-free; Phthalates-free; Preservative-free; Propylene Oxide-Free; SVHC Chemicals-free; Solvent-free; TSE-free; Triclosan-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; VOC-free; Vegan
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Function
High binding strength; Gelling agent; Viscosity modifier; Plasticizer; Improves structure, oil retention, and pay-off for stick applications
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Stick
- Chemical Inventories
- EINECS (EU)
- Hair Care
- Pomade
- Regulatory Information
Globally accepted; Non-GMO; Vegan; No animal testing; No BSE/ TSE; No Heavy Metals; Compliant with the Cosmetics Recommendation No. 14; No Nanomaterials; No Nutritional Content; No Microbial Content; No Residual Solvents; Does not contain palm oil; No Preservatives, including Triclosan; NO VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds); No Food Fragrance Allergens, including gluten; No 1,4 dioxane, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide; No SVHCs in concentration above 0.1% according to REACH; No Parabens, Phathalates, Glycol Ethers, Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde Releasers; Complies with Title 21 CFR 172.886 (direct food additives) and 178.3710 (indirect food additives)
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Lipstick
- Mascara
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Gel Former
- Plasticizer
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 81.1 - 88.9 | °C | ASTM D-1321 |
| Needle Penetration (at 25 °C) | 3 - 9 | — | ASTM D-1321 |
| Viscosity (at 212 °F) | 5 - 9 | — | ASTM D-3236 |
