Strahl & Pitsch 64-0064 Microwax 1275 WH

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
Chemical Name: Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcrystalline
INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier,
Water Repellent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier,
Water Repellent
CAS No.: 63231-60-7
EC No.: 264-038-1
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Compatibility,
Excellent Flexibility,
Penetrating,
Plasticizing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Viscosity Boosting,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free,
Allergen-free,
BSE-free,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,
Formaldehyde-free,
Fragrance allergen-free,
Gluten-free,
Glycol ether-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Microorganism-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Paraben-free,
Pathogen-free,
Phthalates-free,
Preservative-free,
Propylene Oxide-Free,
SVHC Chemicals-free,
Solvent-free,
TSE-free,
Triclosan-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,
VOC-free,
Vegan
HII Features: Good Compatibility,
Plasticizing
Functions: Flexible
Oil Retention
Penetration Modifier
Viscosity Modifier
Plasticizer
Melting Point Modifier
Water Repellant

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Baby Care,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Oral Care,
Skin Care,
Treatment Products
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Dental
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Stick
AP/Deo Applications: Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Baby Care Applications: Baby Lotion
Color Cosmetic Applications: Concealer,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Hair Care Applications: Pomade
Home Care Applications: Multisurface Polishes,
Polishes
Oral Care Applications: Dental Waxes
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Treatment Product Applications: Ointments
Compatibility: Microcrystalline Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	79.4 - 86.7	°C	ASTM D127
Needle Penetration	15 - 22	—	ASTM D1321

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 172.886,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3710,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations,
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU)
Regulatory Information: Globally accepted
Vegan
No animal testing
REACH Registered
No BSE/ TSE
No Heavy Metals
Compliant with the Cosmetics Recommendation No. 14
No Nanomaterials
No Nutritional Content
No Microbial Content
No Residual Solvents
Does not contain palm oil
May contain BHT up to 25 ppm
No Preservatives, including Triclosan
NO VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
No Food Fragrance Allergens, including gluten
No 1,4 dioxane, ethylene oxide, and propylene oxide
No SVHCs in concentration above 0.1% according to REACH
No Parabens, Phathalates, Glycol Ethers, Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde Releasers
Complies with Title 21 CFR 172.886 (direct food additives) and 178.3710 (indirect food additives)