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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.
Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax NF Wax No. 419
INCI Name:
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Functions:
Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Stabilizer
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Non-GMO, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), NPA Certified
Benefit Claims:
Gloss, Good Consistency
Koster Keunen NF Candelilla Wax is a vegetable wax that contains natural hydrocarbons. Candelilla produces excellent gloss and structure and is ideal for use where firm consistency and high melt point are important. This material complies with the NF monograph and is suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Koster Keunen Emulsifying Wax NF
INCI Name:
Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60
Functions:
Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Non-Toxic, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Koster Keunen Emulsifying Wax is derived from plant based fatty alcohols. This emulsifier is highly stable in a wide pH range and highly compatible with most cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. This material meets the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in OTC and topical pharmaceuticals.
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.
Koster Keunen Cera Bellina Wax No. 106
INCI Name:
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Ingredient Origin:
Non-Animal Origin, Animal Origin
Functions:
Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims:
Good Consistency, Smoothing, Formula Stability
Labeling Claims:
GMO-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Cera Bellina is a derivative of natural beeswax where the free fatty acids have been converted to polyglycerol esters, therefore increasing the hydrophilicity of the molecule. Elimination of these fatty acids improves stability, oil gelling, and increases overall consistency of a formula.
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.
Koster Keunen Bayberry Wax Wax No. 188
INCI Name:
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:
Film Former, Emollient, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Plant-Based, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
NPA Certified, Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Emolliency, Good Consistency
Koster Keunen Bayberry Wax is obtained from the fruit of the bayberry shrub. This all-natural wax,native to Central and South America, consists predominantly of triglycerides with C-16 carbon chain lengths. Formulators will find the esthetics hard, brittle, and fatty to the touch.
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.
Koster Keunen Carnauba Milk
INCI Name:
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ceteareth-20, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben
Functions:
Opacifier, Film Former, Emollient
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Pathogen-free, Plant-Based, Natural, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, REACH (Europe)
Benefit Claims:
Color & Look, Good Consistency, Moisturizing, Emolliency, Film Forming, Non-Tacky, Aesthethic Enhancement
Carnauba Milk is a stable 30% type #1 Carnauba Wax dispersion with an average particle size of 250nm. It allows a formulator to utilize the desirable properties of Carnauba Wax without having to apply heat to the formulation. This creates a way to improve surface adhesion, mar resistance, film forming and barrier properties with no more energy than measuring, pouring and mixing in liquid ink systems and automotive wash and shine products.
Kester Wax K-59 Wax No.129
INCI Name:
Stearyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin:
Synthetic
Functions:
Film Former, Emollient, Gel Former, Thickener, Conditioner, Viscosity Modifier, Opacifier, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Kester Wax K-59 is a natural long chain, plant-based ester wax. It has excellent oil gelling and oil binding capabilities, as well as broad compatibility with lipid cosmetic ingredients.
Kester Wax K-82D Wax No. 167
Functions:
Gel Former
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher, TTB Approved
End Uses:
Automotive Applications
Kester Wax K-82D is a high molecular weight dimer acid ester. This ester is designed to gel common cosmetic ingredients including low viscosity oils, cyclomethicone and phenyl silicone fluids. K-82D is an excellent replacement for most petrochemical waxes due to its high molecular weight and branched structure.
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.
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.
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.
Kostol PGP Wax No. 402
INCI Name:
Beheneth-5, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Functions:
Emulsifier, Conditioner
Certifications & Compliance:
Halal, Kosher
Kostol PGP is a new emulsifying wax based on a lower HLB blend of high molecular weight compounds. This higher molecular weight emulsifier produces emulsions with 3-5% usage levels in water. This type of emulsion is creamy in consistency, very light and hydrating on the skin and produces viscosities ranging from 2500- 4500cps. Kostol PGP functions as an emulsifier for W/O and O/W, mild thickener, solublizer, and skin conditioning. Kostol PGP is soluble in most cosmetic raw materials that are common in the emulsion oil phase.
Koster Keunen Permulgin D
INCI Name:
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
Functions:
Emulsion Stabilizer, Emulsifier
Ingredient Origin:
Petrochemical, Mineral Origin
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Permulgin D is a non-ionic emulsifier that has been developed for difficult systems. This emulsifier will impart outstanding stability to a finished product. Permulgin D is highly stable in a wide pH range. This standard emulsifier is manufactured in the USA by Koster Keunen.
Koster Keunen Siliconyl Carnauba Milk
INCI Name:
Caprylyl Glycol, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Phenoxyethanol
Functions:
Water Repellent, Film Former, Slip Agent
Ingredient Origin:
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Pathogen-free, Kosher, Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Good Consistency, Cold Processable, Enhanced Slip, Barrier Function Improvement, Imparts Lubricity, Film Forming
Siliconyl Carnauba Milk (Wax #558B) is a stable <500nm wax dispersion with unique formulating advantages. This dispersion couples the properties of Carnauba Wax with Silicones to produce a multifunctional performance additive designed for cold formulating. Siliconyl Carnauba Milk has application as a film former and functions at low usage levels between 2% and 10%. Siliconyl Carnauba Milk improves barrier properties, water repellency, slip, and diminishes surface imperfections. It is ideal for use in mascaras, sun care, creams, lotions, and hair care.
Koster Keunen EU Ceresin 9205
INCI Name:
Ceresin
Chemical Name:
Ceresin
CAS Number:
8001-75-0
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent
Ingredient Origin:
Plant Origin, Mineral Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Vegetable Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:
Non-Toxic, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant
Synonyms:
Ceresin wax, Cirine wax
Ceresin waxes are blends of linear and branched hydrocarbons that have a long history of use in industry. Chemists should choose the properties that are critical to their formulation; melt point, penetration, or gel strength. They are non-hazardous, non-toxic, and non-irritating for skin and eyes.
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 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.
Kostol IBT50 Wax No. 550
INCI Name:
Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Functions:
Emulsifier, Conditioner
Labeling Claims:
Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Kostol IBT-50 is a highly concentrated cationic emulsifying wax. Kostol IBT-50 works at low usage levels producing ideal hair conditioning properties. Our Kostol IBT-50 has been deodorized to have a very low odor which will reduce a formulations requirement for high loading of fragrances. Kostol IBT-50 produces emulsions with creamy and thick consistency.
Koster Keunen Branched Kester BK-40 Wax No. 197
INCI Name:
C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin:
Synthetic
Functions:
Moisturizing Agent, Emollient
Labeling Claims:
Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
Benefit Claims:
Creamy Texture, Rich Feel, Emolliency, Good Consistency, Moisturizing, Film Forming
Kester Wax BK-40, a high molecular weight branched ester, mimics the textures of butters and hydrogenated chemistries without the oxidation and rancidity issues. It is hard and brittle with a low melt point. These attributes impart a creamy texture and help to improve skin moisture without adding greasiness like many butters.