Kester Wax LWS Wax No. 597

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

INCI Name

C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate,

Cetearyl Alcohol,

Cetyl Alcohol,

Ozokerite,

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate,

Polyhydroxystearic Acid,

Polysorbate 60,

Stearyl Behenate

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Binder,

Conditioner,

Emulsion Stabilizer,

Moisturizing Agent,

Stabilizer

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Stabilizers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Binding,

Conditioning,

Moisturizing,

Stabilizing

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Spray,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

Concealer,

Lip Care Products

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Skin Care Applications

Moisturizers

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Lotion

Formulations Guidelines

Formulators will find LWS works just as lanolin wax in both O/W and W/O emulsions, hair pomades, conditioners, sunscreens and lip products. Developers will find it works as a thickener, binding agent, and emulsion stabilizer. Additional topical properties recorded include moisturization and skin and hair conditioning.

Properties

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 10	mg KOH/g	USP 401
Saponification Value	75-110	mg KOH/g	USP 401

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

Kosher

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 Years