Strahl & Pitsch SP-18 NF White Microcrystalline Wax

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
Chemical Name: Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcrystalline
INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax
Ingredient Name: Microcrystalline Wax
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier,
Water Repellent
Food Ingredients Functions: Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 63231-60-7
Ingredients: Microcrystalline Waxe
Food Additive Number: E 905, INS 905
EC No.: 264-038-1
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Formulation & Processing Aids
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,
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,
Residues-free,
SVHC Chemicals-free,
Solvent-free,
TSE-free,
Triclosan-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,
VOC-free,
Vegan
Food Ingredients Features: Excellent Flexibility,
Hydrophobic,
Improved Oil Retention,
Plasticizing
Functions: Flexible
Oil Retention
Penetration Modifier
Viscosity Modifier
Plasticizer
Melting Point Modifier
Water Repellant

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care,
Color Cosmetics,
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,
Stick
Dosage Form: Creams,
Lotions,
Ointments
Baby Care Applications: Baby Lotion
Color Cosmetic Applications: Concealer,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Food & Nutrition Applications: Chewing Gum
Hair Care Applications: Pomade
Oral Care Applications: Dental Waxes
Treatment Product Applications: Ointments
Recommended Applications: Chewing Gum
Creams & Lotions
Salves/Ointments
Dental Waxes
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
Acidity	Passes Test	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Alkalinity	Passes Test	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Consistency	NF= 3 - 100 / SP-18NF= 55- 75	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Fixed Oils, Fats, and Rosin	Passes Test	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Melting Point	NF= 54 - 102 / SP-18NF= 73.9 - 79.4	°C	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Organic Acids	Passes Test	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Residual Solvents	None Detected	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax NF monograph
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.1	—	Current Microcrystalline Wax 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
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)