Albiwax™
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Albiwax is a vegetable based wax Obtained from the lipophilic fraction of the correspondent plants. Defined “Active Waxes” because of their double action: viscosity increasing agent and functional substance for the high percentage of unsaponifiable fraction. Usually used for their reinforcing, moisturizing and emollient properties.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Identification
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Albiwax
- Functions
Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Emulsifier (W/O), Moisturizing Agent, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Preservative-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- COSMOS
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Origin
Wax obtained from the lipophilic fraction of Apricot kernel oil.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 2-20%
- Appearance
- Wax pellets
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency
- Good Consistency
- Moisturizing
- Viscosity Boosting
- Product Features
Double action: consistency factor and functional substance thanks to the high percentage of unsaponifiable fraction; It is indicated for anhydrous systems, lipogels, W/O emulsions, O/W emulsions; Compatible with any cosmetic anhydrous form, or where a consistent lipophilic phase is present; Moisturizing and emollient properties
- Recommended Uses
- Formulation aid
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Mechanism of Action
It has a double action: a viscosity increasing agent and a functional substance for the high percentage of unsaponifiable fraction.
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Storage and Handling
- Keep product away from light
- Store in an air-tight container
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Emulsifier (O/W)
- Emulsifier (W/O)
- Moisturizing Agent
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | min. 220 | °C |
| Acid Value | max. 2 | mgKOH/g |
| Iodine Number | max. 30.00 | gI2/100g |
| Melting Point | 58.00 - 66.00 | °C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9 | g/cc |
