Koster Keunen Beeswax, NF PAC, Yellow

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

INCI Name

Beeswax

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Stabilizer,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

8012-89-3

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Softening

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

GMO-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

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, OTC products and nutritional vitamins.

Properties

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
AHD Content (Nitrofuran Metabolites)	max. 0.5	—	(LC-MS-MS)
AMOZ Content (Nitrofuran Metabolites)	max. 0.5	—	(LC-MS-MS)
AOZ Content (Nitrofuran Metabolites)	max. 0.5	µg/Kg	(LC-MS-MS)
Chloramphenicol Content	max. 0.05	µg/Kg	(LC-MS-MS)
SEM Content (Nitrofuran Metabolites)	max. 0.5	µg/Kg	(LC-MS-MS)
Acid Value	17-24	mgKOH/g	USP 401
Ester Value	72-79	mg KOH/g	USP 401
Melting point	62-65	°C	—
Saponification Cloud Point	max. 65	°C	(USP/NF)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

Kosher,

NPA Certified

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25Kg cartons

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 Years