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Koster Keunen Behenic Acid Wax No.220
- CAS Number
- 112-85-6
- EC Number
- 204-010-8
- INCI Name
- Behenic Acid
- Chemical Family
- Fatty Acids
Behenic Acid is a plant derived high molecular weight fatty acid. This emulsifier is a highly pure version of behenic acid that will give conditioning to both skin and hair.
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- AP/Deo
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Conditioner, Emulsifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 Years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Conditioning
- Elegant Feel
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Spray
- Stick
- Applications
- Antiperspirants
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Pomade
- Formulation Guideline
Behenic Acid is used as an alternative to stearic acid for improved skin feel, greater stability and better active delivery. Applications include sticks, emulsions, sun care, antiperspirants and pomades. Formulators can use this in all personal care formulations for emulsifying, thickening, and gelling.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Conditioner
- Emulsifier
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 74-79 | °C | USP 741 |
| Acid Value | 161-169 | mg KOH/g | USP 401 |
