Kester Wax

Koster Keunen Brand

Products:16

Kester Waxes are performance additives. They can function as Esters, Emollients, Thickeners, Viscosity & Texture Modifiers in various formulations offering unique and excellent end results.

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Kester Wax K-72 Wax No. 131

INCI Name:Behenyl Behenate
Functions:Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Stabilizer
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:GMO-free, Natural, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, Kosher, REACH (Europe)
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.

Kester Wax K-385

INCI Name:Cetyl Myristate
Functions:Film Former
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
Benefit Claims:Film Forming, Thermal Stability
Labeling Claims:Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Natural

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.

Kester Wax Wax No. 592

INCI Name:C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 60
Functions:Binder, Thickener, Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Plasticizer
Ingredient Origin:Non-Animal Origin
Labeling Claims:Kosher, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Conditioning, Emolliency

Kester Wax CT is a multifunctional, vegan wax designed for the personal care industry. This soft solid wax blend is made up of natural ingredients to offer emolliency, plasticizing, thickening, and moisturization of skin and hair.

Kester Wax K-62 Wax No. 130

INCI Name:Stearyl Behenate
Functions:Stabilizer, Gel Former, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Natural
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher, NPA Certified
Benefit Claims:Film Forming, Thermal Stability

Kester Wax K-62 is a naturally derived, medium chain ester wax. Kester Wax K-62 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change, film forming properties, and wide compatibility in different solvents.

Kester Wax K-SWR

INCI Name:Glycol Distearate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Montan Acid Wax, C20-40 Alcohols, Behenyl Behenate
Functions:Thickener, Emollient, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:Plant-Based
Benefit Claims:Softening

Kester Wax K-SWR is used for body building, lash extending, transfer resistance and more vibrant color development in mascara’s. It can also be used in color cosmetics.

Kester Wax K-82P Wax No. 154

INCI Name:C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
Chemical Name:Beeswax, synthetic
Functions:Stabilizer, Film Former, Emulsion Stabilizer
CAS Number:71243-51-1
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-GMO, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Kester Wax K-82P is a soft, pliable polyester wax. It has a unique plastic property that imitates the complex ester fraction of beeswax. K-82P suppresses the crystallization of other waxes while retaining high melt points.

Kester Wax K-48 Wax No. 120

INCI Name:Cetyl Palmitate
Functions:Binder, Thickener, Emollient, Viscosity Modifier, Gel Former
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic, Oleochemical
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Kosher, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, REACH (Europe), Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:Softening, Healing

Kester Wax K-48, a long chain ester wax, provides excellent oil gelling and oil binding capabilities with a broad lipids compatibility. Koster Keunen prepares K-48 by the esterification of fatty acids with fatty alcohols. Kester Wax K-48 functions as a thickener and emollient in many applications.

Kester Wax K-60P Wax No. 484

INCI Name:Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Functions:Stabilizer, Emulsion Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent, Emollient, Film Former
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived, Natural
Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:Film Forming, Creamy Texture, Plasticizing, Emolliency

Kester Wax K-60P, a soft pliable wax naturally derived from castor oil, functions as a film former, emollient and plasticizer. Koster Keunen provides formulations using Kester Waxe K-60P to create creamier textures while increasing the stability of your product.

Kester Wax K-56

INCI Name:Cetyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
Functions:Smoothing Agent, Slip Agent, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Natural, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:Non-Occlusive, Smooth Feel, Non-Greasy Feel, Good Consistency, Enhanced Slip
Synonyms:Cetyl Alcohol Stearate, Cetyl Stearate, Hexadecan-1-ol Octadecanoate Ester, Stearic Acid Hexadecyl Ester

Kester Wax K-56, a plant based monoester, is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. Koster Keunen provides it as a slip agent to use for structuring cosmetic and personal care anhydrous systems.

Kester Wax K-59 Wax No.129

INCI Name:Stearyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Film Former, Emollient, Gel Former, Thickener, Conditioner, Viscosity Modifier, Opacifier, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher

Kester Wax K-59 is a natural long chain, plant-based ester wax. It has excellent oil gelling and oil binding capabilities, as well as broad compatibility with lipid cosmetic ingredients.

Kester Wax K-82D Wax No. 167

Functions:Gel Former
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher, TTB Approved
End Uses:Automotive Applications

Kester Wax K-82D is a high molecular weight dimer acid ester. This ester is designed to gel common cosmetic ingredients including low viscosity oils, cyclomethicone and phenyl silicone fluids. K-82D is an excellent replacement for most petrochemical waxes due to its high molecular weight and branched structure.

Kester Wax K-82H Wax No. 124

INCI Name:C20-40 Alkyl Stearate
Functions:Binder, Hardener, Slip Agent, Gel Former
CAS Number:71243-51-1
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin, Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin
Labeling Claims:Non-GMO, Natural, Plant-Based, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:TTB Approved, Kosher

Kester Wax K-82H is a long chain synthetic ester wax prepared by the esterification of natural fatty acids with synthetic fatty alcohols. K-82H provides excellent gelling capabilities, has broad compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients, and has many uses and applications.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Esters,
Waxes
Chemical Name: Beeswax, synthetic,
Fatty acids, montan-wax, ethylene esters,
Hexadecyl stearate
INCI Name: Behenyl Behenate,
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate,
C20-40 Alcohols,
C20-40 Alkyl Stearate,
C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate,
Cetearyl Alcohol,
Cetyl Alcohol,
Cetyl Myristate,
Cetyl Palmitate,
Cetyl Stearate,
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax,
Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate,
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax,
Glycol Distearate,
Glycol Montanate,
Lauryl Laurate,
Montan Acid Wax,
Ozokerite,
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate,
Polyhydroxystearic Acid,
Polysorbate 60,
Stearyl Behenate,
Stearyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Oleochemical,
Plant Origin,
Synthetic,
Vegetable Origin
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives,
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers,
Waxes
Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers,
Solvents & Carriers,
Stabilizers,
Texturizers & Fillers,
Visual Modifiers
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Binder,
Film Former,
Gel Former,
Hardener,
Opacifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Binder,
Conditioner,
Degreaser,
Emollient,
Emulsifier,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Film Former,
Gel Former,
Hardener,
Moisturizing Agent,
Opacifier,
Plasticizer,
Slip Agent,
Smoothing Agent,
Stabilizer,
Texturizing Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
Home Care
Other Home Care Applications,
Surface Care
Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Other Institutional & Industrial Care,
Vehicle & Machinery
Application Format: Balm,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Roll On,
Spray,
Stick
AP/Deo Applications: Antiperspirants
Color Cosmetic Applications: Concealer,
Eye Shadow,
Eyelash Enhancers,
Lip Balm,
Lip Care Products,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner
Home Care Applications: Polishes
I&I Cleaning Applications: Automotive Applications,
Industrial Cleaners
Skin Care Applications: Moisturizers,
Tanning Products
Sun Care Applications: Sunscreen Lotion