Strahl & Pitsch SP-1275P Paraffin Wax Pastilles

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
Chemical Name: Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes
INCI Name: Paraffin
Ingredient Name: Paraffin Wax
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier,
Water Repellent
Food Ingredients Functions: Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Penetration Enhancer,
Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 8002-74-2
Ingredients: Paraffin Wax
Food Additive Number: E 905c(ii), INS 905c(ii)
EC No.: 232-315-6
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Other Excipients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Starches & Thickeners

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,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,
Formaldehyde-free,
Fragrance allergen-free,
Gluten-free,
Glycol ether-free,
Heavy Metal-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
Food Ingredients Features: Hydrophobic,
Plasticizing
Functions: Macrocrystalline
Little affinity for oil
Multi-purpose
Penetration Modifier
Viscosity Modifier
Plasticizer
Melting Point Modifier
Water Repellant

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Oral Care,
Skin Care,
Treatment Products
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Topical
Food & Nutrition — Food
Confectionery
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Dental
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments
Dosage Form: Ointments
Food & Nutrition Applications: Chewing Gum
Hair Care Applications: Pomade
Oral Care Applications: Dental Waxes
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Treatment Product Applications: Ointments
Recommended Applications: Chewing Gum
Salves/Ointments
Dental Waxes
Compatibility: Paraffin Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

Physical Form: Pastilles,
Slab,
Solid
Specifications
Congealing Point: Congealing Point: SP-1275 NF and SP-1275P NF are paraffin waxes having an internal melting point specification of 52.8 °C - 57.2 °C

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acidity	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Alkalinity	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Congealing Point	47.0 - 65.0	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Identification by IR	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Limit of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Limit of Sulfur Compounds	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Readily Carbonizable Substances	Complies	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Residual Solvents (Class 3 - MEK, Class 2 - Toluene)	max. 0.5	—	Current Paraffin NF Monograph

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 172.886,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3710,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations,
National Formulary (NF),
REACH (Europe),
SVHC Compliant
Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU)
Grade: Pharma Grade
Regulatory Information: Globally accepted
Non-GMO
Vegan
No animal testing
REACH Registered
No BSE/ TSE
No Heavy Metals
No Nanomaterials
No Nutritional Content
No Microbial Content
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)