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Koster Keunen Beeswax, N.F. Yellow

Koster Keunen offers many options for Beeswax in both white and yellow. Koster Keunen NF Beeswaxes meet the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in applications such as personal care, OTC and topical pharmaceuticals.

INCI Name: Beeswax

Functions: Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

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

Certifications & Compliance: Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Kosher, NPA Certified

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Color & Look, Creamy Texture, Emolliency, Film Forming, Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Moisturizing, Plasticizing, Rich Feel, Soft Feel, Texturizing

Synonyms: Bleached Yellow Wax, White Beeswax, White Wax

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
INCI Name
CAS No.
8012-89-3
EC No.
232-383-7

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Formulations Guidelines

Beeswax is used to produce creamy textures, for thickening and stability. Beeswax can be used at any concentration and can augment finished product melt point and add structure. Applications include skin and hair care, color cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and OTC products.

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value17-24mgKOH/gUSP 401
Ester Value72-79mg KOH/gUSP 401
Melting point62-65°C
Saponification Valuemax. 65°C(USP/NF)

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years