Koster Keunen Paraffin 130/135

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

Chemical Name

Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes

INCI Name

Paraffin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Film Former,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

8002-74-2

EC No.

232-315-6

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Waxes

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Film Formers,

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Smoothing,

Softening

Labeling Claims

Non-Irritant,

Non-Reactive,

Non-Toxic,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics

HI&I Care — Home Care

Other Home Care Applications,

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Other Institutional & Industrial Care

Home Care Applications

Polishes

Formulation Guidelines

Paraffin is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-reactive. It offers excellent water barrier properties. Formulators have used paraffin in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, fruit and vegetable coatings, textiles, polishes, lubricants, adhesives, candles, electronics, and crayons.

Properties

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Congeal Point	129-134	°F	(ASTM D938)
Melting point	130-135	°F	(USP 741)
Penetration	11-18	dmm	(ASTM D1321)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years