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Kostol BAQ Wax No. 268

Chemical Family
Waxes

Kostol BAQ is a new emulsifying wax that is a blend of high molecular weight fatty alcohols possessing strong emulsifying properties when combined with Quats and Beheneth-5. Only three percent (3-4%) of Kostol BAQ in water produces emulsions with creamy consistency.

Identification

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
  • Fats Butters & Waxes

Other characteristics

Brand
Kostol
Functions
Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance
Halal, Kosher
Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
1 - 7 %
Shelf LIfe
2 years
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Conditioning
  • Creamy Texture
  • Emulsifying
  • Good Dry Combing
  • Smoothing
Application Format
  • Creams
  • Lotions
  • Stick
Chemical Inventories
IECSC (China)
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Makeup
Formulation Guideline

Kostol BAQ functions as an emulsifier and conditioning aid. Usage levels will vary from 1 - 7% depending upon the application. Applications include leave-on and wash-off skin care, sunscreens, make-ups and mascaras. In hair care, it can be used for fine to normal hair to improve shine, dry combing and smoothing without a cumulative effect.

Certifications and Compliance
  • Halal
  • Kosher
Cosmetics
  • Concealer
  • Mascara
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Valuemax. 5mgKOH/gUSP 401
Saponification Valuemax. 40mgKOH/gUSP 401
Melting point60-70°C—
Hydroxyl Value120-140—(USP 401)
Penetration120-140dmm(USP 401)
pH5.5-7—(KK 250)

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