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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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.