Strahl & Pitsch SP-6G Yellow Beeswax Granules

Strahl & Pitsch' LLC is the leading global refiner of Beeswax, producing White and Yellow Grades of Beeswax, certified to the current USP/NF Monograph, Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendium.

INCI Name: Beeswax

Ingredient Name: Beeswax

Chemical Name: Beeswax

Functions: Binder, Emollient, Gel Former, Gelling Agent, Plasticizer, Polishing Agent, Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Natural Waxes, Waxes

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
8012-89-3
Ingredients
Beeswax
Food Additive Number
E 901, INS 901
EC No.
232-383-7

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Fluids & Lubricants Features
Functions
  • 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

Fluids & Lubricants Type
Manufacturing Technology
Baby Care Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Oral Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
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
  • Lubricants & Greases
  • Leather Treatment
  • Polishes
Compatibility
Beeswax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

Color
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value17 - 24mg KOH/gCurrent NF Monograph
Ester Value72 - 79mg KOH/gCurrent NF Monograph
Fats or Fatty Acids, Japan Wax, Rosin, and SoapPasses TestCurrent NF Monograph
Melting Point62 - 65°CCurrent NF Monograph
Residual SolventsNone DetectedCurrent NF Monograph
Saponification Cloud Testmax. 65Current NF Monograph

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
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 BHT and/or BHA
  • No Heavy Metals
  • No Nanomaterials
  • No Nutritional Content
  • No Microbial Content
  • No Residual Solvents
  • No Preservatives, including Triclosan
  • No Food Fragrance Allergens, including gluten

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Global