Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8012-89-3
- Ingredients
- Beeswax
- Food Additive Number
- E 901, INS 901
- EC No.
- 232-383-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product Composition
- Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH Bee Wax consists of fatty acid esters, hydrocarbons, free acids and alcohols
- Has a melting point of between 61 and 65°C
Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
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- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Product Applications
- Food
Utilized as the glazing and release agent E 901 in the production of gelatin-based sweets
- Cosmetics
- Use in ointments, creams, lipstick and eye make-up
- Ideal as a protective ingredient in haircare products to add body and shine
- Implemented in emulsions to increase the melting point
- When combined with lecithin as an emulsifier, Bees Wax adds a light consistency and forms a soft, enveloping protective film.
- Is especially well suited for use on dry, rough and irritated skin
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pseudo-emulsions with Bees Wax break down on the skin and cause water to evaporate, resulting in a cooling effect. For this reason, Bees Wax is used in cold creams (Unguentum leniens).
- Adds consistency in the production of soft gelatin capsules
- Chemistry & technology
- Raw material for the production of candles
- Used in leather and furniture care products
Properties
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Regulatory & Compliance