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Strahl & Pitsch SP-422G White Beeswax Granules N.F.

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.The company sources crude wax from dozens of countries throughout the world. Our valued supplier relations are personal, trusted and long term associations. Among our wax sources we count individual beekeepers, local co-operatives, fair-trade community groups, honey industry suppliers and established and reliable international traders.

INCI Name: Cera Alba

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Natural Waxes,
Waxes
Chemical Name
Beeswax
INCI Name
Cera Alba
Ingredient Name
Beeswax
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin
CASE Ingredients Functions
Gelling Agent,
Plasticizer,
Rheology Modifier,
Viscosity Modifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Binder,
Gel Former,
Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Binder,
Emollient,
Gel Former,
Plasticizer,
Viscosity Modifier
Food Ingredients Functions
Gelling Agent,
Viscosity Modifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Plasticizer
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Emollient,
Gelling Agent,
Plasticizer,
Polishing Agent,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
8012-89-3
Ingredients
Beeswax
Food Additive Number
E 901, INS 901
EC No.
232-383-7
Technologies
CASE Ingredients,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants,
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Performance Additives,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Starches & Thickeners,
Texturizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Binding,
Compatibility,
Emolliency,
Good Gelling Properties,
Plasticizing,
Structuring,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
BSE-free,
Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Food Contact Acceptable,
GMO-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Kosher,
Microorganism-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Pathogen-free,
Residues-free,
Solvent-free,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
CASE Ingredients Features
Good Binding
Food Ingredients Features
Emulsifying,
Good Binding,
Improved Oil Retention,
Plasticizing,
Provides Structure
HII Features
Good Binding Capacity,
Good Compatibility,
Highly Efficient Gellants,
Plasticizing
Benefits include
  • 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

Markets
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Food & Nutrition,
HI&I Care,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Oral Care,
Skin Care,
Treatment Products
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral,
Topical
Food & Nutrition — Food
Confectionery,
Other Food Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Dental
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Excipients & Coatings
Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Stick
Dosage Form
Creams,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Soft Gels,
Stick,
Tablets
Manufacturing Technology
Tablet Coating
Baby Care Applications
Baby Lotion
Coating Type
Varnishes
Color Cosmetic Applications
Concealer,
Crayons,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Food & Nutrition Applications
Candies,
Chewing Gum,
Glazings,
Nutraceuticals,
Tablets
Hair Care Applications
Pomade
Home Care Applications
Multisurface Polishes,
Polishes
Industrial Additives End Use
Candles,
Leather
Oral Care Applications
Dental Waxes
Treatment Product Applications
Ointments
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
  • Waterproofing
  • Adhesives
  • Polishes
  • Varnishes
  • Leather Processing
  • Mold/Dyes/Tools
Compatibility
Beeswax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

Color
White
Physical Form
Granules,
Solid
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 Test-Current NF Monograph
Melting Point62 - 65°CCurrent NF Monograph
Residual SolventsNone Detected-Current NF Monograph
Saponification Cloud Testmax. 65-Current NF Monograph

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
COSMOS,
FCC Compliant,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Kosher,
National Formulary (NF),
REACH Exempt (Europe),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Chemical Inventories
EINECS (EU)
Grade
Pharma Grade
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 Heavy Metals
  • No Nanomaterials
  • No Nutritional Content
  • No Microbial Content
  • No Residual Solvents

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Brazil,
Canada,
China (Mainland),
Mexico,
USA
Regional Availability
  • Global