Koster Keunen EU Microcrystalline 180/185
- CAS Number
- 63231-60-7
- EC Number
- 264-038-1
- INCI Name
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Microcrystalline Waxes are produced during petroleum refinement using specified techniques such as distillation, de-oiling and crystallization. Microcrystalline Waxes are characterized by their fine crystalline structure in contrast to the larger crystalline structure of paraffin wax. They contain long, branched hydrocarbon chains which correlate to a higher molecular weight. Microcrystalline is more flexible, less oily, has higher tensile strength, more adhesion, and higher melt points than paraffin wax. These waxes have excellent gelling properties, and Koster Keunen carries an assortment of different melt points and penetrations to best fit formulators’ requirements.
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Film Former, Gel Former, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Excellent Adhesive Properties, Excellent Flexibility, Good Gelling Properties, High Tensile Strength; Excellent Adhesive Properties; Excellent Flexibility; Good Gelling Properties; High Tensile Strength
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Non-Irritant, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Non-Irritant; Non-Toxic; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Petrochemical
- Certifications & Compliance
- EU Compliant, Kosher, REACH (Europe)
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- Formulation Guideline
Microcrystalline waxes are non-toxic, non-irritating and compatible with various chemistries from natural, mineral, and synthetic raw materials.
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Compliant
- Kosher
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Gel Former
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congeal Point | 170-178 | °F | (ASTM D938) |
| Gas Chromatogram (<C-25) | max. 5 | % | (KK208) |
| Viscosity | min. 11 | cPs | ASTM D3236 |
| Melting point | 170-185 | °F | (USP 741) |
| Penetration | 10-16 | dmm | (ASTM D1321) |
