Strahl & Pitsch SP-422 White Beeswax

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Natural Waxes,

Waxes

Chemical Name

Beeswax

INCI Name

Cera Alba

Ingredient Name

Beeswax

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin

CASE Ingredients Functions

Gelling Agent,

Plasticizer,

Rheology Modifier,

Viscosity Modifier

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Binder,

Gel Former,

Plasticizer,

Viscosity Modifier

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Binder,

Emollient,

Gel Former,

Plasticizer,

Viscosity Modifier

Food Ingredients Functions

Gelling Agent,

Viscosity Modifier

Industrial Additives Functions

Plasticizer

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Emollient,

Gelling Agent,

Plasticizer,

Polishing Agent,

Viscosity Modifier

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Lubricant (External)

CAS No.

8012-89-3

Ingredients

Beeswax

Food Additive Number

E 901, INS 901

EC No.

232-383-7

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Industrial Additives & Materials,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives,

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants,

Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,

Formulation & Processing Aids

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Performance Additives,

Rheology Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Rheology Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Processing Aids

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Finishing Additives & Treatments

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Starches & Thickeners,

Texturizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Binding,

Compatibility,

Emolliency,

Good Gelling Properties,

Plasticizing,

Structuring,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

BSE-free,

Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Food Contact Acceptable,

GMO-free,

Heavy Metal-free,

Kosher,

Microorganism-free,

Nanomaterials-free,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Not Tested on Animals,

Pathogen-free,

Residues-free,

Solvent-free,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

CASE Ingredients Features

Good Binding

Food Ingredients Features

Emulsifying,

Good Binding,

Improved Oil Retention,

Plasticizing,

Provides Structure

HII Features

Good Binding Capacity,

Good Compatibility,

Highly Efficient Gellants,

Plasticizing

Materials Features

Excellent Compatibility,

Excellent Retention,

Food Contact Acceptable,

High Plasticizing Efficiency

Benefits include

• High binding strength
• Pronounced plasticity
• Excellent emulsifiability
• Emollient base
• Gelling agent
• Viscosity modifier
• Plasticizer
• Improves structure, oil retention, and pay-off for stick applications

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Food & Nutrition,

HI&I Care,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Baby Care,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Oral Care,

Skin Care,

Treatment Products

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Tooling & Moldmaking

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral,

Topical

Food & Nutrition — Food

Confectionery,

Other Food Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Surface Care

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Dental

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Excipients & Coatings

Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Ointments,

Stick

Dosage Form

Creams,

Lotions,

Ointments,

Soft Gels,

Stick,

Tablets

Manufacturing Technology

Tablet Coating

Baby Care Applications

Baby Lotion

Coating Type

Varnishes

Color Cosmetic Applications

Concealer,

Crayons,

Lipstick,

Mascara

Food & Nutrition Applications

Candies,

Chewing Gum,

Glazings,

Nutraceuticals,

Tablets

Hair Care Applications

Pomade

Home Care Applications

Multisurface Polishes,

Polishes

Industrial Additives End Use

Candles,

Leather

Oral Care Applications

Dental Waxes

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion

Treatment Product Applications

Ointments

Recommended Applications

• Soft Gels
• Tablet Coating
• Glazes
• Anti-Sticking Agent
• Hard Shell Candy Coating
• Confection Polish
• Chewing Gum
• Baby Lotion
• Color Cosmetics
• Concealer
• Creams & Lotions
• Lipstick
• Mascara
• Pomades
• Salves/Ointments
• Stick Formulations
• Fine Arts
• Dental Waxes
• Candles & Wicks
• crayons
• Coatings
• Waterproofing
• Adhesives
• Polishes
• Varnishes
• Leather Processing
• Mold/Dyes/Tools

Compatibility

Beeswax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

Physical Form

Granules,

Slab,

Solid

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	17 - 24	mg KOH/g	Current NF Monograph
Ester Value	72 - 79	mg KOH/g	Current NF Monograph
Fats or Fatty Acids, Japan Wax, Rosin, and Soap	Passes Test	—	Current NF Monograph
Melting Point	62 - 65	°C	Current NF Monograph
Residual Solvents	None Detected	—	Current NF Monograph
Saponification Cloud Test	max. 65	—	Current NF Monograph

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

FCC Compliant,

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

Kosher,

National Formulary (NF),

REACH Exempt (Europe),

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)

Grade

Pharma Grade

Regulatory Information

• Globally accepted
• Non-GMO
• Natural/ Naturally Derived
• No animal testing
• Cosmos Certified
• Reach: Annex V Exempt
• GRAS Listed
• No BSE/ TSE
• Kosher
• No Heavy Metals
• No Nanomaterials
• No Nutritional Content
• No Microbial Content
• No Residual Solvents

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Brazil,

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Global