Koster Keunen Behenyl Alcohol 2275 Wax No. 354

CAS Number: 661-19-8
EC Number: 211-546-6
INCI Name: Behenyl Alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol 2275 is a white, waxy solid with a minimum concentration of 70-80 percent of behenyl alcohol. This behenyl alcohol blend was produced to reduce the crystalline structure which enhances the functionality.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
Rheology Modifiers
Texturizers & Fillers

Other characteristics

Functions: Binder, Gel Former, Solubilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Kosher
Clean at Sephora
Credo Clean Standard
Kosher
Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Markets: Personal Care
Shelf LIfe: 2 Years
Technology: Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims: Softening
Application Format: Balm
Creams
Gel
Leave On
Roll On
Spray
Stick
Applications: Antiperspirants
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia)
DSL (Canada)
ENCS (Japan)
IECSC (China)
Formulation Guideline: Behenyl Alcohol 2275 functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant. It can be used in color cosmetics, sunscreens, skin and hair care. Uses include SPF products, mascaras, sticks, lip balms, emulsions, hair products and antiperspirants.
Certifications and Compliance: Kosher
Cosmetics: Lip Balm
Mascara
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Binder
Gel Former
Solubilizer
Thickener
Viscosity Modifier

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Acid Value	max. 0.1	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Ester Value	max. 0.5	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Hydroxyl value	170-180	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Iodine Value	max. 1	g/100g	(USP 401)
Melting point	63-67	°C	(USP 741)