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Koster Keunen
Kostol NatureMuls Wax No. 577
INCI Name: Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate
Function: Emulsifier, Moisturizing Agent
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Natural, PEG-free, Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Koster Keunen has combined nature and science by reacting high molecular weight monoesters of natural waxes to form this compound. This emulsifier has been designed for O/W systems with a medium to long break for luxurious emulsions regardless of viscosity. This product is naturally derived and PEG free, and will work easily in both natural and conventional systems. Kostol NatureMuls adds texture and cushion to your emulsion and can increase skin moisturization and hydration.


Koster Keunen
Kostol ApiFree
INCI Name: Behenyl Behenate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Function: Gelling Agent
Kostol ApiFree is a natural, vegan wax blend with hydrophilic properties and oil gelling capabilities designed to be used in all cosmetic and personal care applications.


Koster Keunen
Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax
INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Function: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Benefit Claims: Film Forming, Strengthening, Good Gelling Properties, Formula Stability, Texturizing, Emolliency, Hardening, Good Consistency
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Natural
Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe), NPA Certified, Kosher
Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. This wax consists of long chain, saturated C-42 to C-60 esters. These esters correlate to hardness, crystalline structure, and a high melting point. It functions as a strong gellant and consistency modifier in sticks and emulsions.


Koster Keunen
Kester Wax K-72 Wax No. 131
INCI Name: Behenyl Behenate
Function: Film Former, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Natural, GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe), NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims: Film Forming, Thermal Stability
Kester Wax K-72 is a naturally derived, high purity mono-ester wax. Kester Wax K-72 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change, film forming properties, and wide compatibility in different solvents.


Koster Keunen
NaturalAtum®
INCI Name: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Canola Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Function: Emollient, Plasticizer, Thermal Stabilizer
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Petrochemical-free, Clean at Sephora, Natural
Certifications & Compliance: NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims: Skin Barrier, Thermal Stability, Moisture Retention, Emolliency, Imparts Lubricity
NaturalAtum® has been designed to replace petrolatum in personal care. It is an amorphous gel consisting of high molecular weight vegetable waxes dispersed into oils. NaturalAtum® does not contain petroleum hydrocarbon ingredients or hydrogenated vegetable oils, yet has physical and chemical properties similar to petrolatum.


Koster Keunen
Kostol IBT-50A
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Function: Emulsifier, Conditioner
Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Kostol IBT 50A is a behentrimonium methosulfate and cetearyl alcohol emulsifier with a 50% active level. This standard emulsifier is manufactured in the USA by Koster Keunen.


Koster Keunen
Kostol Natural E Wax No. 414
INCI Name: Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol
Function: Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: PEG-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Kostol Natural E is a PEG-free, natural, plant-based emulsifier. It can add viscosity to the system due to its behenyl base and delivers white emulsions. This strong O/W emulsifier is used for creams, lotions, hair pomades, surfactant systems, foundations, and mascaras.


Koster Keunen
Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax NF Wax No. 419
INCI Name: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Function: Film Former, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin
Labeling Claims: Non-GMO, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance: NPA Certified, Kosher, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)
Benefit Claims: Good Consistency, Gloss
Koster Keunen NF Candelilla Wax is a vegetable wax that contains natural hydrocarbons. Candelilla produces excellent gloss and structure and is ideal for use where firm consistency and high melt point are important. This material complies with the NF monograph and is suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.


Koster Keunen
Kester Wax K-385
INCI Name: Cetyl Myristate
Function: Film Former
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Benefit Claims: Thermal Stability, Film Forming
Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived
Kester Wax K-385 is high purity ester wax from naturally derived feed stock. K-385 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change when measured by DSC, good film forming properties and wide compatibility in ink systems.

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Koster Keunen
Kester Wax
Product Families: Film Formers, Texturizers & Fillers, Rheology Modifiers
Chemical Family: Waxes, Esters
INCI Name: Cetyl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Lauryl Laurate
End Uses: Antiperspirants & Deodorants, Eye Shadow, Lip Balm
Kester Waxes are performance additives. They can function as Esters, Emollients, Thickeners, Viscosity & Texture Modifiers in various formulations offering unique and excellent end results.
Koster Keunen
Kostol
Product Families: Aroma Ingredients, Other Functional Additives, Stabilizers
Chemical Family: Fatty Alcohols, Fatty Acids, Esters
INCI Name: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Behentrimonium Chloride
End Uses: Sunscreen Lotions & Sprays, Mascara, Facial Cleanser
Kostol is a range of emulsifiers that offer stability and improved feel.
Koster Keunen
NaturalAtum®
Product Families: Conditioners & Emollients, Other Functional Additives, Stabilizers
Chemical Family: Waxes
NaturalAtum® has been designed to replace petrolatum in personal care. It is an amorphous gel consisting of high molecular weight vegetable waxes dispersed into oils. NaturalAtum® does not contain petroleum hydrocarbon ingredients or hydrogenated vegetable oils, yet has physical and chemical properties similar to petrolatum.
