Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 68937-99-5
EC No.: 273-107-5
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Formula Stability,
Good Consistency,
Good Gelling Properties,
Hardening,
Strengthening,
Texturizing
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
GMO-free,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Balm,
Creams,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Spray,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lip Balm,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Formulation Guidelines: Sunflower Wax improves oil binding in sticks; and it contributes to hardness, texture, strength and mold release.

It can also provide emolliency, film formation and lubricity and is most commonly used in lipsticks and other anhydrous color cosmetics, foundations, mascaras, skin and hair care.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling