Koster Keunen EU Microcrystalline 180/185

Microcrystalline Waxes are produced during petroleum refinement using specified techniques such as distillation, de-oiling and crystallization. Microcrystalline Waxes are characterized by their fine crystalline structure in contrast to the larger crystalline structure of paraffin wax. They contain long, branched hydrocarbon chains which correlate to a higher molecular weight. Microcrystalline is more flexible, less oily, has higher tensile strength, more adhesion, and higher melt points than paraffin wax. These waxes have excellent gelling properties, and Koster Keunen carries an assortment of different melt points and penetrations to best fit formulators’ requirements.

INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax

Functions: Film Former, Gel Former, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Non-Irritant, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, Kosher, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Excellent Adhesive Properties, Excellent Flexibility, Good Gelling Properties, High Tensile Strength

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax
Ingredient Origin: Petrochemical
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Gel Former,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 63231-60-7
EC No.: 264-038-1
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Excellent Adhesive Properties,
Excellent Flexibility,
Good Gelling Properties,
High Tensile Strength
Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard,
Non-Irritant,
Non-Toxic,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Formulation Guidelines: Microcrystalline waxes are non-toxic, non-irritating and compatible with various chemistries from natural, mineral, and synthetic raw materials.

Properties

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Congeal Point	170-178	°F	(ASTM D938)
Gas Chromatogram (<C-25)	max. 5	%	(KK208)
Viscosity	min. 11	cPs	ASTM D3236
Melting point	170-185	°F	(USP 741)
Penetration	10-16	dmm	(ASTM D1321)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant,
Kosher,
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 years

Koster Keunen EU Microcrystalline 180/185

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