Kester Wax K-56 - Koster Keunen - Cetyl Stearate

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Esters
Chemical Name: Hexadecyl stearate
INCI Name: Cetyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Slip Agent,
Smoothing Agent,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 1190-63-2
EC No.: 214-724-1
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Enhanced Slip,
Good Consistency,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Non-Occlusive,
Smooth Feel
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
GMO-free,
Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features: Consistency
Key Attributes: Kester Wax K-56 can replace ester oils in cosmetic formulas and provide a smooth non-greasy feel.

The melt point of Kester Wax K-56 helps to increase the stability in many cosmetic formulations.

Formulators use it for lipsticks, lip balms, eye shadow, pencils, sun tan gels, hot pour make-ups, hair care, antiperspirants and household products.

Kester Wax K-56 allows a greater opportunity to use various oils and fluids in products without producing the occlusive skin feel typical with oils.

Its consistency and texture allows the formulator to easily regulate the feel and emollience of oils and fluids in cosmetic formulations.

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
HI&I Care — Home Care
Other Home Care Applications
Application Format: Balm,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Roll On,
Spray,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Eye Shadow,
Lip Balm,
Lipstick
Skin Care Applications: Tanning Products
Formulation Guidelines: K-56 will thicken/gel a variety of solvents and oils in anhydrous systems and emulsions. It will improve thickness while providing good barrier properties.

Formulators can use K-56 to replace low melting point paraffin’s. It is a cost effective green alternative to the petroleum based product.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance