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Kester Wax K-62 Wax No. 130
- CAS Number
- 24271-12-3
- EC Number
- 246-115-1
- INCI Name
- Stearyl Behenate
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Kester Wax K-62 is a naturally derived, medium chain ester wax. Kester Wax K-62 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change, film forming properties, and wide compatibility in different solvents.
Product families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Film Formers
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Kester Wax
- Functions
Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Gel Former, Stabilizer
- Benefit Claims
- Film Forming, Thermal Stability
- Film Forming
- Thermal Stability
- Labeling Claims
GMO-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; GMO-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher, NPA Certified
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 Years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- IECSC (China)
- Formulation Guideline
Kester Wax K-62 is widely used as a natural structuring and gelling agent, especially in color cosmetics and other sticks. In combination with Kester Wax K-60P it can be used as a vegan replacement for beeswax.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- NPA Certified
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emulsion Stabilizer
- Film Former
- Gel Former
- Stabilizer
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 5 | mgKOH/g | USP 401 |
| Melting point | 60-65 | °C | (USP 741) |
| Penetration | 2-8 | dmm | (ASTM D1321) |
| Saponification Value | 90-97 | mgKOH/g | (USP 401) |
