Koster Keunen Rice Bran Wax
- CAS Number
- 8016-60-2
- EC Number
- 232-409-7
- INCI Name
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Rice Bran Wax is a high melting point vegetable wax obtained from winterization of rice bran oil. Rice Bran Wax primarily consists of high molecular weight monoesters ranging from C-46 to C-66. Our refinement process allows the wax to retain policosanols, phospholipids, phytosterols and squalene for superior quality.
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Rheology Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Binder, Gel Former, Plasticizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
- Binding, Hardening, Strengthening, Texturizing
- Binding
- Hardening
- Strengthening
- Texturizing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; GMO-free; Kosher; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin; Natural Origin; Non-Animal Origin; Plant Origin; Vegetable Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher, NPA Certified, REACH (Europe)
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- Formulation Guideline
Used in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care, formulators will find Rice Bran Wax acts as a thickener, binder, plasticizer and gelling agent. In sticks it contributes to hardness, texture, strength and mold release. Koster Keunen NPA approved Rice Bran Wax can be used as a substitute for Candelilla in many formulations.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- NPA Certified
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Gel Former
- Plasticizer
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 13 | mgKOH/g | (USP 401) |
| Iodine Value | max. 20 | g/100g | (USP 401) |
| Melting point | 77-82 | °C | (USP 741) |
| Saponification Value | 75-120 | mgKOH/g | ( USP 401) |
