ACCULIN® 400 is a low melting point polyethylene.

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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Knowde Enhanced TDS

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 Point175 (79.4)°F (°C)D 127
Drop Melt Point 175 (79.4)°F (°C)ASTM D 127
Thermosel Viscosity at 212°F (100°C)6cPD 3236
Needle Penetration (at 140°F, 60°C)80.0dmmASTM D 1321
Saybolt Colormin. +20D 6045
Saybolt Colormin. +20ASTM D 6045
Needle Penetration at 140°F (60°C)80dmmD 1321
Thermosel Viscosity (at 212°F, 100°C)5.0cPASTM D 3236