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Kostol ApiFree
INCI Name:
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Behenate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Functions:
Gel Former
Labeling Claims:
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard
Kostol ApiFree is a natural, vegan wax blend with hydrophilic properties and oil gelling capabilities designed to be used in all cosmetic and personal care applications.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.