Kester Wax K-48 Wax No. 120

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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.

INCI Name: Cetyl Palmitate

Functions: Binder, Emollient, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Halal, Kosher, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Kosher, NPA Certified, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Healing, Softening

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
540-10-3
EC No.
208-736-6

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Use Level
1-10%
Formulation Guidelines

Formulators will find it useful in emulsions and anhydrous systems as an emollient, thickener and gelling agent. It can be used in both wash off and leave on applications with standard usage levels from 1-10%.

Properties

Compatible with
Lipids
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value2mgKOH/g(USP 401)
Melting point45-53°C(USP 741)
Saponification Value116-125mgKOH/g(USP 401)

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years