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Koster Keunen Synthetic Candelilla Wax R-4

Chemical Family
Waxes

Koster Keunen Synthetic Candelilla Wax is a cost effective alternative to natural candelilla wax. It is a light in color, hard, and brittle wax. This chemistry is designed to match the properties and characteristics of natural candelilla.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Treatment Products

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Fats Butters & Waxes
  • Film Formers
  • Sensory Modifiers

Other characteristics

Functions
Emollient, Film Former, Slip Agent
Benefit Claims

Emolliency, Film Forming, Gloss, Good Consistency, Good Gelling Properties, Imparts Lubricity, Moisturizing; Emolliency; Film Forming; Gloss; Good Consistency; Good Gelling Properties; Imparts Lubricity; Moisturizing

Labeling Claims
  • Credo Clean Standard, Kosher
  • Credo Clean Standard
  • Kosher
Certifications & Compliance
Kosher
Markets
Personal Care
Shelf LIfe
2 years
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Balm
  • Leave On
  • Stick
Formulation Guideline

Formulators looking to replace candelilla wax will find our synthetic version produces excellent structure and gloss.. It is highly compatible with all types of standard raw materials and can be used in color cosmetics, hair care and skin care.

Certifications and Compliance
Kosher
Cosmetics
  • Lip Balm
  • Lip Gloss
  • Lipstick
  • Mascara
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Emollient
  • Film Former
  • Slip Agent

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting point72.5-82.5°C(USP 741)
Saponification Value44-66mgKOH/g(USP 401)
Acid Value14-25mgKOH/g(USP 401)

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