Features

  • Economical styling wax.
  • Loaded with moisture, easily spreadable, with perfect pick-up.
  • Flexible formula to dial in exact texture.

Ingredients

SynKos Wax 2030

Synthetic wax that provides soft structure in anhydrous formulas, mimics the properties of low melt paraffins or ozokerites. Petrolatum alternative in emulsions. Economical, versatile thickener.

Synthetic Beeswax 122

Vegan wax blend designed to mimic the properties of natural beeswax. Thickener, film former, vegan beeswax alternative. Usage level 0.5-25%

Kester Wax K-24

Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Low melt point semi-solid, melts on body contact, provides cooling sensation. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative. Usage level up to 50%.

Categories

Main Topic

  • Hair Care

Sub Topics

  • Emulsion
  • Hair Styling
  • Unisex
  • Vegan

Procedure

  • Begin heating water to 80°C.
  • Add Phase A ingredients one by one, mixing each until uniform.
  • Combine Phase B ingredients, and heat to 80–85°C until melted.
  • Add Phase B to Phase A under agitation.
  • Mix at high speed until emulsion is uniform.
  • Final pH should be 6-7 (adjust with TEA if necessary).
  • Pour into containers at 55-60°C.

Stability Information

One month at room temperature, one month at 45°C, three freeze/thaw cycles.

Supplier Information

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Lubrizol
  3. Rita
  4. Brenntag Specialties
  5. Vantage Chemicals

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Deionized Water Aqua 62.55
Disodium EDTA Disodium EDTA 0.05
Pemulan TR-12 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer 0.1
Tealan 993 Triethanolamine 0.3
Optiphen4 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0
Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol 5.0
PVP K-904 PVP 5.0
Phase B
SynKos 20301 Synthetic Wax 10.0
Synthetic Beeswax 1221 Synthetic Beeswax 8.0
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 4.0
Lipomulse 1655 Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate 4.0