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Waxenol 810 is a soft waxy ester that melts near body temperature. It can be used effectively to impart viscosity and substantivity to hand lotions, facial creams, sunscreen creams, cream makeup and similar formulations. In addition, it produces a velvety to the skin. Also, the unique emolliency is evident when used in cream formulations and lipsticks while yielding ease of combing in hair preparations.

INCI Name: Myristyl Myristate

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Substantivity, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: Myristic acid, tetradecyl ester, Tetradecyl myristate, Tetradecyl tetradecanoate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
3234-85-3
EC No.
221-787-9

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Waxenol 810 is a soft waxy ester that melts near body temperature. 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 to the skin. Also, the unique emolliency of Waxenol 810 is evident when used in cream formulations and lipsticks while yielding ease of combing in hair preparations.

Properties

Appearance
Waxy Solid
Odor
Mild Characteristic Odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2.0mg KOH/g
Flash Point (COC)Over 170°C
Free Fatty Acid a Myristic (Av. Mol. wt. 228) 1.0%
Melting Point37 – 43°C
Mollecular Weight (Theoretical)424.0
Pounds per Gallon (at 45°C)7.0
Required HLB8.5
Saponification Value120 – 135mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (at 45°C)0.839