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Koster Keunen Beeswax, N.F. Yellow

Koster Keunen offers many options for Beeswax in both white and yellow. Koster Keunen NF Beeswaxes meet the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in applications such as personal care, OTC and topical pharmaceuticals.

INCI Name: Beeswax

Functions: Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

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

Certifications & Compliance: Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Kosher, NPA Certified

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Color & Look, Creamy Texture, Emolliency, Film Forming, Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Moisturizing, Plasticizing, Rich Feel, Soft Feel, Texturizing

Synonyms: Bleached Yellow Wax, White Beeswax, White Wax

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Waxes
Chemical Name
Beeswax
INCI Name
Beeswax
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
8012-89-3
EC No.
232-383-7
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement,
Color & Look,
Creamy Texture,
Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Formula Stability,
Good Consistency,
Moisturizing,
Plasticizing,
Rich Feel,
Soft Feel,
Texturizing
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
GMO-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Consistency,
Creamy Texture,
Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Formula Stability,
Plasticizing,
Texturizing

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Treatment Products
HI&I Care — Home Care
Other Home Care Applications,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Other Institutional & Industrial Care
Application Format
Creams,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications
Lipstick
Home Care Applications
Furniture Polishes
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Cleaners
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Cold Creams
Formulations Guidelines

Beeswax is used to produce creamy textures, for thickening and stability. Beeswax can be used at any concentration and can augment finished product melt point and add structure. Applications include skin and hair care, color cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and OTC products.

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value17-24mgKOH/gUSP 401
Ester Value72-79mg KOH/gUSP 401
Melting point62-65°C-
Saponification Valuemax. 65°C(USP/NF)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Kosher,
NPA Certified
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years