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Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax Alternative Wax No. 834

Chemical Family
Waxes

Koster Keunen knows that formulators need an option other than candelilla wax due to the issues and shortages in that market. We have developed this alternative to mimic the major and minor components of candelilla in cost effective way. Candelilla Wax Alternative can be used in any formula looking to replace candelilla wax. Uses include color cosmetics, hair and skin care. There is compatibility with all types of systems including anhydrous formulas, lip sticks, balms, pomades, emulsions and sunscreens.

Identification

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
  • Fats Butters & Waxes

Other characteristics

Functions
Emulsifier
Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin
Plant Origin
Certifications & Compliance
Kosher
Markets
Personal Care
Shelf LIfe
2 Years
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Balm
  • Creams
  • Lotions
  • Serum
  • Spray
  • Stick
Chemical Inventories
  • DSL (Canada)
  • IECSC (China)
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Lotion
Hair Care
Hair Styling Products
Formulation Guideline

Candelilla Wax Alternative can be used in any formula looking to replace candelilla wax. Uses include color cosmetics, hair and skin care. There is compatibility with all types of systems including anhydrous formulas, lip sticks, balms, pomades, emulsions and sunscreens.

Certifications and Compliance
Kosher
Cosmetics
  • Lip Balm
  • Lipstick
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Valuemax. 10mg KOH/gUSP 401
Melting point72-80°C( USP 741)
Saponification Value45-75mgKOH/g( USP 401)

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