Koster Keunen Behenyl Alcohol S75 Wax No. 269

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

Behenyl Alcohol S75 is a white, waxy solid that functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant for low viscosity fluids. This behenyl alcohol contains a small amount of fatty alcohols for unique properties while formulating.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care
Skin Care
Sun Care
Treatment Products

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
Rheology Modifiers
Texturizers & Fillers
Visual Modifiers

Other characteristics

Functions: Binder, Gel Former, Gloss Enhancer, 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
Lotions
Roll On
Spray
Stick
Applications: Antiperspirants
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia)
DSL (Canada)
ENCS (Japan)
IECSC (China)
Sun Care Applications: Sunscreen Lotion
Formulation Guideline: Koster Keunen designed this behenyl alcohol to reduce the crystalline structure which enhances the functionality. 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
Gloss Enhancer
Solubilizer
Thickener
Viscosity Modifier

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Acid Value	max. 0.5	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Melting point	68-75	°C	(USP 741 Apparatus II)
Saponification Value	max. 0.5	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Hydroxyl Value	max. 1	g/100g	(USP 401)