Koster Keunen Cetyl Esters Wax No. 177
- CAS Number
- 540-10-3
- EC Number
- 208-736-6
- INCI Name
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Cetyl Esters wax is a naturally derived ester made up of a mixture of saturated fatty alcohols and fatty acids. It meets the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in OTC products and topical pharmaceuticals. Cetyl Esters is used primarily to thicken emulsions while acting as an emollient for improved feel.
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Rheology Modifiers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Emollient, Gel Former, Opacifier, Plasticizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement, Color & Look, Emolliency, Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Imparts Lubricity, Moisturizing; Aesthethic Enhancement; Color & Look; Emolliency; Formula Stability; Good Consistency; Imparts Lubricity; Moisturizing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Pellets
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 Years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Spray
- Stick
- Applications
- Antiperspirants
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- IECSC (China)
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Formulation Guideline
Cetyl Esters is an NF product that functions as a thickener, emollient, and gellant. Formulators can find stabilizing or co-emulsifier abilities depending on the system. Applications include OTC, creams, lotions, sunscreens, hair care and color cosmetics.
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Moisturizers
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Gel Former
- Opacifier
- Plasticizer
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 5 | mgKOH/g | USP 401 |
| Iodine Value | min. 1 | g/100g | (USP 401) |
| Melting point | 43-47 | °C | ( USP 741, Class II) |
| Saponification Value | 109-120 | mgKOH/g | ( USP 401) |
