Strahl & Pitsch

Paraffin Wax 140/145 is a hard, white crystalline material derived from petroleum. Because of the degree of purity and low odor makes paraffin waxes suitable for many applications including cosmetics.

Strahl & Pitsch, LLC is the leading global refiner of Beeswax, producing White and Yellow Grades of Beeswax, certified to the current USP/NF Monograph, Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendium.The company sources crude wax from dozens of countries throughout the world. Our valued supplier relations are personal, trusted and long term associations. Among our wax sources we count individual beekeepers, local co-operatives, fair-trade community groups, honey industry suppliers and established and reliable international traders.

Ozokerite Wax will increase viscosity, assist in emulsion stability and enhance gel strength in liquid and solid systems. Generally a hard wax with a relatively high melt point, these characteristics warrant its use in lipsticks, lip care products, and others to promote structure and stick strength. Each Ozokerite Wax has specific gelling capacity; please be sure to speak to your S&P sales representative to select the most appropriate code for your formulation.

Strahl & Pitsch, LLC is the leading global refiner of Beeswax, producing White and Yellow Grades of Beeswax, certified to the current USP/NF Monograph, Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendium.The company sources crude wax from dozens of countries throughout the world. Our valued supplier relations are personal, trusted and long term associations. Among our wax sources we count individual beekeepers, local co-operatives, fair-trade community groups, honey industry suppliers and established and reliable international traders.

Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree known as ‘Copernica Cerifera’, also referred to as the "Tree of Life". The Carnauba palm flourishes in northeastern regions within Brazil, and proliferates naturally along riverbanks, streams and damp low-lands.The tree exudes wax through the petioles of its fan-shaped leaves, which prevents dehydration in the equatorial climate. The palm leaves, harvested in the dry months occurring from August through December, are sun-dried and mechanically thrashed to separate the wax from the leaf. The color and quality of the wax are governed by the age of the leaves and care used in processing.

Ceresine Waxes are generally lower melt point blends compared to Ozokerite Waxes. As such, Ceresine Waxes don't offer the same strong gel capability as higher melt point Ozokerite Waxes.

Laurel Wax Obtained from the fruit of the Myrica pubescens and commonly known as Laurel Wax. Recommended in creams, lotions, and stick formulations where a soft, smooth skin after-feel is desired. In formulation Laurel Wax exhibits a glossy, creamy, and textured appearance, with a luxurious feel.