Koster Keunen Peg-8 Beeswax

INCI Name: PEG-8 Beeswax
Chemical Family: Waxes

PEG-8 Beeswax is the result of the esterification of the free fatty acids of beeswax with polyethylene glycol. The outcome of this process is a light colored wax with self-emulsifying properties and improved oil gelling capabilities designed to be used in all cosmetic applications. It creates emulsions with a rich texture and glossy appearance.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care
Skin Care
Sun Care
Treatment Products

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients
Fats Butters & Waxes

Other characteristics

Functions: Emollient
Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Gloss, Good Gelling Properties, Spreadability; Emolliency; Gloss; Good Gelling Properties; Spreadability
Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Ingredient Origin: Animal Origin, Non-Animal Origin
Animal Origin
Non-Animal Origin
Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Markets: Personal Care
Use Levels: max. 10
Shelf LIfe: 2 years
Technology: Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format: Creams
Lotions
Ointments
Serum
Spray
Sun Care Applications: Sunscreen Lotion
Formulation Guideline: PEG-8 Beeswax creates lotions that are bright and fluid with enhanced emolliency and spreadability. It will allow the formulator to use up to 60% oil phase. Applications include sunscreens, pomades, hair care fixatives, depilatories, ointments, creams and emulsions.
Hair Care: Hair Styling Products
Hair Treatment & Repair
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream
Body Lotion
Certifications and Compliance: Kosher
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hair Removal Products
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emollient

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Acid Value	max. 5	mgKOH/g	USP 401
Melting point	59-70	°C	(USP 741)
Saponification Value	77-90	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)