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Koster Keunen supports cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals and other traditional wax-driven markets with customer-driven responsiveness and quality that are unparalleled in the industry. Our natural and organic product portfolio is designed to meet the demand for natural wax products while maintaining the high quality levels our customers expect. We are the first company to introduce sustainable waxes that mimic the physical and chemical properties of non-renewable petrochemical and mineral-based raw materials.

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

Kester Wax

Enhans is a range of multifunctional wax derivatives from Koster Keunen.

Enhans

The SynKos Wax Series is comprised of white, synthetic waxes with unique gelling and texturizing
capabilities. SynKos waxes are synthetic polymers that are highly compatible, cost effective waxes that can
also replace petrochemical waxes, petrolatum and polyethylene.

SynKos

Kostol is a range of emulsifiers that offer stability and improved feel.

Kostol

A low molecular weight polyethylene used as a thickener, to add hardness and slip, as a gelling agent, sunscreen enhancer, film former, improves water resistance, pigment disperser, barrier properties and viscosity modifier.

Kostene

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.

NaturalAtum

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.

Kostol ApiFree

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.

Kostol NatureMuls Wax No. 577

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-72 Wax No. 131

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.

Kostol IBT-50A

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.

NaturalAtum®

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.

Kostol Natural E Wax No. 414

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 Sunflower Wax

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 K-385

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 Candelilla Wax NF Wax No. 419

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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.

Kester Wax K-48 Technical Data Sheet

Kester Wax K-48 Technical Data Sheet - Koster Keunen

Kester Wax K-48 Wax No. 120

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

Kester Wax K-48 Wax No. 120 - Koster Keunen - Cetyl Palmitate

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Acid Value	2	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)
Melting point	45-53	°C	(USP 741)
Saponification Value	116-125	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)

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