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Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax
INCI Name:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Functions:
Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Benefit Claims:
Texturizing, Hardening, Film Forming, Strengthening, Formula Stability, Emolliency, Good Gelling Properties, Good Consistency
Labeling Claims:
GMO-free, Natural, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, Kosher, REACH (Europe)
Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. This wax consists of long chain, saturated C-42 to C-60 esters. These esters correlate to hardness, crystalline structure, and a high melting point. It functions as a strong gellant and consistency modifier in sticks and emulsions.
Kostol Natural E Wax No. 414
INCI Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol
Functions:
Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Natural, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Non-GMO, Naturally Derived, PEG-free
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Kostol Natural E is a PEG-free, natural, plant-based emulsifier. It can add viscosity to the system due to its behenyl base and delivers white emulsions. This strong O/W emulsifier is used for creams, lotions, hair pomades, surfactant systems, foundations, and mascaras.
Koster Keunen Behenyl Alcohol 2275 Wax No. 354
INCI Name:
Behenyl Alcohol
Functions:
Binder, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Solubilizer
Labeling Claims:
Kosher, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Behenyl Alcohol 2275 is a white, waxy solid with a minimum concentration of 70-80 percent of behenyl alcohol. This behenyl alcohol blend was produced to reduce the crystalline structure which enhances the functionality.
Koster Keunen Cetyl Esters Wax No. 177
INCI Name:
Cetyl Palmitate
Ingredient Origin:
Synthetic
Functions:
Emollient, Plasticizer, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Opacifier
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Color & Look, Moisturizing, Aesthethic Enhancement, Imparts Lubricity, Emolliency, Good Consistency, Formula Stability
Cetyl Esters wax is a naturally derived ester made up of a mixture of saturated fatty alcohols and fatty acids. It meets the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in OTC products and topical pharmaceuticals. Cetyl Esters is used primarily to thicken emulsions while acting as an emollient for improved feel.
Kostol TBP
INCI Name:
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Beheneth-5
Functions:
Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Kostol TBP is a high HLB emulsifier based on a blend of high molecular weight compounds. Formulators will find a light to medium break and some viscosity building.
Kester Wax Wax No. 592
INCI Name:
C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 60
Functions:
Binder, Thickener, Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Plasticizer
Ingredient Origin:
Non-Animal Origin
Labeling Claims:
Kosher, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:
Moisturizing, Conditioning, Emolliency
Kester Wax CT is a multifunctional, vegan wax designed for the personal care industry. This soft solid wax blend is made up of natural ingredients to offer emolliency, plasticizing, thickening, and moisturization of skin and hair.
Kester Wax K-SWR
INCI Name:
Glycol Distearate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Montan Acid Wax, C20-40 Alcohols, Behenyl Behenate
Functions:
Thickener, Emollient, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:
Plant-Based
Benefit Claims:
Softening
Kester Wax K-SWR is used for body building, lash extending, transfer resistance and more vibrant color development in mascara’s. It can also be used in color cosmetics.
Koster Keunen Synthetic Candelilla Wax R-4
INCI Name:
Synthetic Wax, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax
Functions:
Slip Agent, Emollient, Film Former
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Film Forming, Gloss, Moisturizing, Imparts Lubricity, Emolliency, Good Consistency, Good Gelling Properties
Koster Keunen Synthetic Candelilla Wax is a cost effective alternative to natural candelilla wax. It is a light in color, hard, and brittle wax. This chemistry is designed to match the properties and characteristics of natural candelilla.
Kester Wax LWS Wax No. 597
INCI Name:
Ozokerite, C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 60
Ingredient Origin:
Non-Animal Origin
Functions:
Binder, Stabilizer, Conditioner, Emulsion Stabilizer, Moisturizing Agent
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Kosher, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:
Binding, Moisturizing, Stabilizing, Conditioning
Kester Wax LWS is a high molecular weight natural ester blend designed to mimic the chemical and physical properties of lanolin wax. This vegan alternative is a true replacement allowing for one-to-one substitutions in cosmetic formulations.
Kester Wax K-56
INCI Name:
Cetyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin
Functions:
Smoothing Agent, Slip Agent, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Natural, Halal, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:
Non-Occlusive, Smooth Feel, Non-Greasy Feel, Good Consistency, Enhanced Slip
Synonyms:
Cetyl Alcohol Stearate, Cetyl Stearate, Hexadecan-1-ol Octadecanoate Ester, Stearic Acid Hexadecyl Ester
Kester Wax K-56, a plant based monoester, is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. Koster Keunen provides it as a slip agent to use for structuring cosmetic and personal care anhydrous systems.
Kester Wax K-60P Wax No. 484
INCI Name:
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Functions:
Stabilizer, Emulsion Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent, Emollient, Film Former
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived, Natural
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, Kosher, Halal
Benefit Claims:
Film Forming, Creamy Texture, Plasticizing, Emolliency
Kester Wax K-60P, a soft pliable wax naturally derived from castor oil, functions as a film former, emollient and plasticizer. Koster Keunen provides formulations using Kester Waxe K-60P to create creamier textures while increasing the stability of your product.
Kester Wax K-BWR Wax No. 837
INCI Name:
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Behenate
Functions:
Plasticizer
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:
Non-GMO, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Natural
Certifications & Compliance:
Halal, Kosher, REACH (Europe)
Kester Wax BWR is a natural, vegan alternative for beeswax engineered by Koster Keunen. This proprietary product will produce physical and chemical properties needed to replace beeswax in most formulations. Kester Wax BWR is manufactured at Koster Keunen in the USA.
Koster Keunen Orange Wax, Deodorized
INCI Name:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:
Emollient
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, REACH (Europe), Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Moisturizing, Emolliency, Texturizing
Orange Wax is an all-natural semi-solid wax derived from the orange peel through our proprietary process. Its chemistry is similar to anhydrous lanolin and functions well as an emollient with an excellent skin feel. Koster Keunen Orange Wax contains phytosterols which have been shown to benefit the skin in the scientific community.
Koster Keunen PEG-12 Carnauba
INCI Name:
PEG-12 Carnauba
Functions:
Thickener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Film Former, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
PEG Carnauba is a polyethylene glycol derivative of natural Type 1 yellow carnauba wax. Formulators use it as a thickening agent for film forming and emulsifying. It imparts a non-greasy feel to your formulations and gives the final product additional slip feel. PEG Carnauba, a cost effective raw material, provides superior stability. It is film forming and imparts a non-waxy feel when compared with other conventional cosmetic ingredients. In emulsion systems, the high molecular weight monoesters (> C-60) are popular for their film forming and barrier properties. Monoesters are very easy to stabilize using PEG Carnauba.
Enhans PE-65 Wax No. 189
INCI Name:
Stearoxy Dimethicone, Polyethylene
Functions:
Gel Former, Thickener, Slip Agent, Hardener, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Enhanced Slip
Enhans PE-65 is a mixture of polymers with unique formulating advantages. Enhans PE-65 is used as a thickener and viscosity modifier, it imparts hardness and slip, is a melt point modifier and a gelling agent.Enhans PE-65 can be used to boost SPF values in sunscreens, thicken and structure color cosmetics, and works as a tremendous gelling agent. Use in lipsticks, sticks, anhydrous color formulations, creams and butters, or any product with sunscreen.
Koster Keunen Acid-Free Candelilla
INCI Name:
Cetearyl Candelillate
Functions:
Slip Agent, Film Former, Gel Former, Moisturizing Agent
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Naturally Derived, Natural
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified
Benefit Claims:
Film Forming, Moisturizing, Good Consistency, Formula Stability
Acid-Free Candelilla, or Cetearyl Candelillate, is a derivative of Candelilla Wax. In cosmetics it provides a low potential for interaction with other cosmetic raw materials. Acid-Free Candelilla is highly compatible, inhibits crystallization and acts as a gellant. In addition, it provides water repellent, moisturizing and film forming properties.
Kester Wax K-EM2 Wax No. 330
INCI Name:
Glycol Montanate
Chemical Name:
Fatty acids, montan-wax, ethylene esters
CAS Number:
73138-45-1
Functions:
Binder, Emollient, Opacifier, Gel Former
Labeling Claims:
Halal, GMO-free, Kosher
Synonyms:
Fatty acids, montan-wax, esters with ethylene glycol, Waradur ESL
Kester Wax K-EM2 is an ester of ethylene glycol and Montan Acid Wax approved by the German Pharmacopeia (DAB) for use in coatings, as a retarding agent, in tablet binding, and is a strong gelling agent in anhydrous products.
Koster Keunen Synthetic Beeswax 122
INCI Name:
Synthetic Beeswax
Functions:
Binder
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Synthetic Beeswax 122 is a Synthetic Beeswax 122 is a cost-effective replacement to beeswax designed and manufactured by Koster Keunen. This is achieved by blending a mixture of fatty acid esters, fatty acids and alcohols from a non-animal raw material source, so as to very closely meet the chemical composition of natural beeswax. This product is recommended for creams, lotions, cold creams, and depilatories.
Koster Keunen Behenyl Alcohol S75 Wax No. 269
INCI Name:
Behenyl Alcohol
Functions:
Binder, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Gloss Enhancer, Solubilizer
Labeling Claims:
Kosher, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Behenyl Alcohol S75 is a white, waxy solid that functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant for low viscosity fluids. This behenyl alcohol contains a small amount of fatty alcohols for unique properties while formulating.
Koster Keunen Vegetable Wax Natural Wax No. 563
INCI Name:
Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Functions:
Emollient, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Moisturizing Agent
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Emolliency, Good Consistency, Good Gelling Properties
Koster Keunen’s Vegetable Wax Natural proprietary blend provides a blend of naturally derived wax, butter and glycerides. It imparts a broad range of oil compatibility with strong gelling capabilities. Formulators will find that this all natural wax adds emollience to a formula without the greasy after feel.
Koster Keunen Beeswax, N.F. Yellow
INCI Name:
Beeswax
Functions:
Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Plasticizing, Rich Feel, Emolliency, Good Consistency, Formula Stability, Soft Feel, Texturizing, Film Forming, Color & Look, Creamy Texture, Moisturizing, Aesthethic Enhancement
Synonyms:
Bleached Yellow Wax, White Beeswax, White Wax
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.
Koster Keunen Beeswax, N.F. White
INCI Name:
Beeswax
Functions:
Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Emulsion Stabilizer
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Creamy Texture, Formula Stability, Texturizing
Synonyms:
Bleached Yellow Wax, White Beeswax, White Wax
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.
Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax Alternative Wax No. 834
INCI Name:
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Functions:
Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Koster Keunen knows that formulators need an option other than candelilla wax due to the issues and shortages in that market. We have developed this alternative to mimic the major and minor components of candelilla in cost effective way. Candelilla Wax Alternative can be used in any formula looking to replace candelilla wax. Uses include color cosmetics, hair and skin care. There is compatibility with all types of systems including anhydrous formulas, lip sticks, balms, pomades, emulsions and sunscreens.
Koster Keunen Behenic Acid Wax No.220
INCI Name:
Behenic Acid
Functions:
Thickener, Conditioner, Viscosity Modifier, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Behenic Acid is a plant derived high molecular weight fatty acid. This emulsifier is a highly pure version of behenic acid that will give conditioning to both skin and hair.
Koster Keunen Behenyl Beeswax Wax No. 136
INCI Name:
Behenyl Beeswax
Functions:
Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:
Non-Animal Origin, Animal Origin
Benefit Claims:
Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Smoothing
Labeling Claims:
GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, NPA Certified
Koster Keunen manufactures Behenyl Beeswax by modifying our beeswax to produce a behenyl ester in order to make it less crystalline. Behenyl Beeswax has a wide range of oil gelling capabilities beyond standard beeswax.
Enhans SC-78 Wax No. 355
INCI Name:
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Stearoxy Dimethicone
Functions:
Gel Former, Thickener, Slip Agent, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Enhanced Slip, Hardening
Enhans SC-78 is a natural carnauba derivative designed by Koster Keunen for use in personal care formulations. The combined natural chemistry with silicone allows for a highly compatible compound in formulations.
Kostol BAQ Wax No. 268
INCI Name:
Beheneth-5, Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Behenoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol
Functions:
Emulsifier
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, Halal
Kostol BAQ is a new emulsifying wax that is a blend of high molecular weight fatty alcohols possessing strong emulsifying properties when combined with Quats and Beheneth-5. Only three percent (3-4%) of Kostol BAQ in water produces emulsions with creamy consistency.
Koster Keunen Castor Wax Wax No. 496
INCI Name:
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Functions:
Viscosity Modifier, Dispersant, Thickener
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Benefit Claims:
Dispersing
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Koster Keunen Castor Wax is derived from the plant Ricinus communis. The oil is hydrogenated to make this hard, brittle, high melt point vegetable wax. Koster Keunen Castor Wax can be used in all cosmetic and personal care products. It is used to thicken emulsions, bind antiperspirants and can work to disperse pigments. It is widely used in lip balms, anhydrous systems and color cosmetics.