Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 17671-27-1
- EC No.
- 241-646-5
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Dermowax BB is a high melting point waxy ester. It can be used effectively to impart viscosity and substantivity to hand lotions, facial creams, sunscreen creams, cream make-up and similar formulations. In addition, it produces a velvety feel to the skin. Also, the unique emolliency of Dermowax BB is evident when used in cream formulations and lipsticks while yielding ease of combing in hair preparations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Waxy Solid
- Odor
- Mild Characteristic Odor
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | 2.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Flash Point (COC) | Over 170 | °C | — |
| Free Fatty Acid as Behenic (Av. Mol. wt. 340) | 1.2 | % | — |
| Melting Point | 72.0 | °C | — |
| Mollecular Weight (Theoretical) | 648.0 | — | — |
| Pounds per Gallon (at 75°C) | 6.8 | — | — |
| Saponification Value | 80.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 75°C) | 0.8 | — | — |