Strahl & Pitsch DR-405 American Refined Candelilla Wax

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Natural Waxes,
Waxes
Chemical Name: Candelilla wax
INCI Name: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions: Gelling Agent,
Plasticizer,
Polishing Agent,
Rheology Modifier,
Viscosity Modifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Gel Former,
Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Gel Former,
Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
Fluids & Lubricants Functions: Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
Industrial Additives Functions: Glazing Agent,
Plasticizer
CAS No.: 8006-44-8
EC No.: 232-347-0
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Fluids & Lubricants,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers,
Surface Modifiers
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Compatibility,
Durable,
Excellent Flexibility,
Film Forming,
Gloss Enhancement,
Good Gelling Properties,
Plasticizing,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free,
BSE-free,
Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,
Formaldehyde-free,
Fragrance allergen-free,
GMO-free,
Glycol ether-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Microorganism-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Paraben-free,
Phthalates-free,
Preservative-free,
Propylene Oxide-Free,
SVHC Chemicals-free,
Solvent-free,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,
VOC-free,
Vegan
HII Features: Good Compatibility,
Highly Efficient Gellants,
Plasticizing
Functions: Gelling Agent
Plasticizer
Moderate Melting Range
Viscosity Modifier
Shrinkage Modifier
Durable Film
Insulator
Coatings
Adhesives
Polishing Agent
Glazing

Applications & Uses

Markets: 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
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Dental
Applicable Processes: Investment Casting
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Stick
Fluids & Lubricants Type: Greases
Baby Care Applications: Baby Lotion
Coating Type: Varnishes
Color Cosmetic Applications: Concealer,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Hair Care Applications: Pomade
Home Care Applications: Multisurface Polishes,
Polishes
Industrial Additives End Use: Leather
Oral Care Applications: Dental Waxes
Treatment Product Applications: Ointments
Recommended Applications: Tablet Coating
Glazes
Confection Polish
Chewing Gum
Color Cosmetics
Hair wax
Lip balm
Lipstick
Mascara
Pomades
Stick Formulations
Dental Waxes
Lubricants & Greases
Adhesives
Leather Treatment
Polishes
Varnishes
Investment Casting
Leather Processing
Precision Casting
Electrical Insulation
Compatibility: Candelilla Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	12 - 22	mg KOH/g	USP/NF 401
Melting Point, Capillary Tube, Class II	68.5 - 72.5	°C	USP/NF 741
Saponification Value	50 - 65	mg KOH/g	USP/NF 401

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Cosmetics Recommendation No. 14,
FDA 21 CFR 172.886,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3710,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
REACH (Europe),
REACH Exempt (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU)
Regulatory Information: Globally accepted
Non-GMO
Vegan
100% natural
No animal testing
Reach: Annex V Exempt

Packaging & Availability