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O&3 Beeswax White Organic

We are buzzing about our Beeswax range! O&3 presents Beeswax White Organic. Our Beeswax is produced from the natural secretion of honey Bees. This classic, versatile wax is used in a variety of applications from lip-care through to hair, skin care & candle products. This natural wax that has been filtered & then pelletised to increase the products usability. The difference with white beeswax is that it has been gently refined to remove the yellow coloring of the natural wax. This is one of the more popular waxes due to its ease of use in a number of different applications. This material is 100% Organic!

INCI Name: Cera Alba

Chemical Name: Beeswax

CAS Number: 8012-89-3

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Alcohol-free, Alkaloids-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Chloramphenicol-free, Chlorophenyls-free, Clean at Sephora, Colorants-free, Credo Clean Standard, Dioxin-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Heavy Metal-free, High Purity, Impurities-free, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Carcinogenic, Non-Hazardous, Non-Irritant, Non-Mutagenic, Non-Toxic, Not Tested on Animals, Organic, PAH-Free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Plant-Based, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free, Preservative-free, Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Synonyms: Bleached Yellow Wax, White Beeswax, White Wax

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8012-89-3
EC No.
232-383-7
Product code
K0775
Manufacturing Method
O&3 can confirm Beeswax White Organic is melted/water washed, melted (100C) filtered & lightly refined, then pelletised.
Origin
O&3 can confirm Beeswax White Organic origin is China.
Product Status
Pure & Natural
Functionality
  • Strong emollient capabilities.
  • A common emulsifying agent ingredient.
  • A decent melting Point: 62-69 Degrees C.
  • Lightly refined to deliver a clean, white wax.
  • 100% Organic.

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Waxy pellets
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value17.0 - 24.0
Congealing Point61.0 - 66.0°C
Ester Value70.0 - 80.0
Saponification Value87.0 - 104.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Alcohol Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is free of Alcohol.
Animal Testing
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.
Animal Testing
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic has not harmed or inflicted any cruelty on animals or people in its production process.
BSE/TSE Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
Calif Proposition 65
O&3 can confirm to their best of their knowledge that Beeswax White Organic does not contain any contaminants or bi-products known to the State of California that may cause cancer or reproductive toxity as listed under proposition 65 State Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act.
Chloramphenicol Residue
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
CITES Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic complies with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; classification, labeling & packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
CMR Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
Cosmetic Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
Food Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic IS suitable for food application, only when the appropriate quantity/dilution is used. This material complies with European Food Regulations (i.e. 1881/2006). Please note, if you intend on using this product as a food ingredient we insist you email our Technical Team before doing so for our opinion on the dilution applied to your finished product.
Gluten Free
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
GMO (IP) Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
HACCP & GMP Statement
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic has been produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a HACCP system.
Halal
O&3 can confirm this product is NOT Halal certified.
Irradiation Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
Kosher
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is not Kosher Certified.
Leaping Bunny
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic complies with the criteria of the Humane Cosmetics Standard & has not been tested or re-tested on animals for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of O&3.
Microbiological & PAH Status & Heavy Metals & Pesticides
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic does not have a micro specification because the product was sterilized in the production process. We can confirm that there is no detectable amounts of pesticides. It is produced from natural raw material and complies within the limits of the oil-related requirements of European Regulation 1881/2006 regarding heavy metals, dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, Benzo-a-pyrene & PAH.
Mycotoxins Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is compliant with the requirements of the Regulation (EC) N° 1881/2006. We can confirm this product is free from: Aflatoxins, Ergot alkaloids, Patulin, Alternaria toxins, Ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins.
Nanomaterials Status
O&3 can confirm with reference to Beeswax White Organic that NO Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Organic
O&3 can confirm Beeswax White, Organic is certified Organic, please refer to our Organic Certificate and Trading schedule.
Palm Status
O&3 can confirm that no palm oil has been used in the process of manufacturing Beeswax White Organic.
Parabens Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is free from Parabens.
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
REACH Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic supplied is exempt as per Annex IV & V according to EU regulations 1907/2006. This product is not chemically modified, it comes under derogation pursuant to EU regulation 987/2008, Annex II, #9. Hence registration is not required for this product. We can also confirm that none of the substances on the SVHC candidate list can be verified in a concentration of >0.1% in our product.
Residual Solvents
O&3 can confirm that NO solvents or preservatives have been used in the production of Beeswax White Organic.
SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
The Oil Factor
We are buzzing about our Beeswax range! O&3 presents Beeswax White Organic. Our Beeswax is produced from the natural secretion of honey Bees. This classic, versatile wax is used in a variety of applications from lip-care through to hair, skin care & candle products. This natural wax that has been filtered & then pelletised to increase the products usability. The difference with white beeswax is that it has been gently refined to remove the yellow coloring of the natural wax. This is one of the more popular waxes due to its ease of use in a number of different applications. This material is 100% Organic!
Vegan
O&3 can confirm that Beeswax White Organic is suitable for Vegans.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months