Paracera® N 88

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

INCI Name

Synthetic Wax

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Gel Former,

Gel Stabilizer,

Gloss Enhancer,

Stabilizer,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

8002-74-2

EC No.

232-315-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers,

Visual Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Gloss,

Shine & Radiance

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard

Key Attributes

Paracera N 88 is a highly controlled, narrow molecular weight distribution of primarily linear hydrocarbons that has high performance property impact at low addition levels. The sharp phase change properties are very effective at increasing temperature stability and preventing premature softening of the finished product. 

Application systems

• Cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations
• Preparations in stick form

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics

Recommended Uses

The highly linear nature of the material combined with the narrow distribution enhances oil gelation and stability, modifies rheology, imparts gloss and improves structuring in sticks.   The Paracera N 88 has multiple uses across all cosmetic product groups, with particular performance benefits as an oil phase rheology modifier, temperature stabilizer and increaser, structuring component, hardness increasing agent and to impart glossy appearance in sticks and color cosmetics. 

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher

Technical Details & Test Data

DSC

 

Paracera N high temperature products relative efficacy

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Paracera N 88 has a shelf life of at least two years (from production date) when stored under cover incool, dry conditions. Stock rotation should be practiced