Wax-Olea™
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Wax-Olea™ is 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
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Wax-Olea
- Functions
Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Emulsifier (W/O), Moisturizing Agent, Viscosity Stabilizer
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Organic, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Organic; Preservative-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- COSMOS, Halal
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 2-20%
- Appearance
- Waxy pellets
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency
- Good Consistency
- Moisturizing
- Reinforcing
- Key Attributes
- Inhibits the lipase activity
- Antimicrobial activity
- Reduces and controls bad body odor
- Action Mode
Viscosity increasing agent and functional substance thanks to the high percentage of unsaponifiable fraction.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Spray
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Storage and Handling
Keep the product in a cool place away from direct light. Store in an air-tight container.
- Hair Care
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Nail Care Applications
- Nail Polish
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Toxicological Information
- Skin irritation (in vitro): not irritant
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- Halal
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Emulsifier (O/W)
- Emulsifier (W/O)
- Moisturizing Agent
- Viscosity Stabilizer
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 60-70 | °C |
| Acid Value | max. 1 | mgKOH/g |
| Iodine Value | max. 30.00 | gI2/100g |
| Saponification Number | 170.00 - 195.00 | mgKOH/g |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria Count | max.100 | CFU/g |
| Yeasts And Molds Count | max.10 | CFU/g |
