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Acculin® 1000 (2071B)

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ACCULIN® 1000 is a hard, high melting point polyethylene. ACCULIN® 1000 is sold in micronized form.

INCI Name: Polyethylene

Functions: Texturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
9002-88-4

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Acculin waxes bridge the gap between a high melting paraffin wax and a high molecular weight polyethylene in personal care and cosmetic formulations. They can be used to enhance product stability, texture, and control melting point/cycle time. 

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drop Melt Point 237 (113.9)°F (°C)ASTM D 127
Needle Penetration (at 140°F, 60°C)6.0dmmASTM D 1321
Needle Penetration (at 77°F, 25°C)1.0dmmASTM D 1321
Particle Size (volume average, Micron)6.25Mv
Saybolt Colormin. +5ASTM D 6045
Thermosel Viscosity (at 300°F, 148.9°C)14.0cPASTM D 3236