Mandorwax™
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Mandorwax™ is 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
- Mandorwax
- Functions
Emollient, Emulsifier, Moisturizing Agent, Viscosity Stabilizer
- 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
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- COSMOS
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Origin
Wax obtained from the lipophilic fraction of Sweet Almond.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 2-20%
- Appearance
- Waxy pellets
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency
- Good Consistency
- Moisturizing
- Reinforcing
- Viscosity Boosting
- Action Mode
Double action: consistency factor and functional substance for the high percentage of unsaponifiable fraction.
- Product Features
Compatible in any anhydrous cosmetic; Moisturizing and emollient properties; Consistency factor indicated for anhydrous systems, lipogels, W/O emulsions, O/W emulsions.; Best indications for make-up products intended as a good analog of traditional waxes.; Compatible in any cosmetic anhydrous form, or where a consistent lipophilic phase is present.
- Recommended Uses
- Lipogel
- O/W, W/O emulsions
- Best indicated for make-up products
- Formulation aid
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Storage and Handling
- Keep product away from direct light
- Store in an air-tight container
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Toxicological Information
- Skin irritation (in vitro): Not irritant
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Moisturizing Agent
- Viscosity Stabilizer
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Saponification Number | 175.00 - 200.00 | mgKOH/g |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C |
| Iodine Number | max. 30.00 | gI2/100g |
| Melting Point | 58.00 - 66.00 | °C |
| Acid Value | max. 10 | mgKOH/g |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria Count | max. 100 | CFU/ml |
| Yeasts And Molds Count | max. 10 | CFU/ml |
