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Sunflower Wax

Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. This wax consists of long chain, saturated C-42 to C-60 esters. These esters correlate to hardness, crystalline structure, and a high melting point. It functions as a strong gellant and consistency modifier in sticks and emulsions.

Chemical Properties

ANALYTICAL TEST	METHOD	SPECIFICATION	UNITS
Congeal Point	ASTM D938	74-77	°C
Acid Value	USP 401	8 Maximum	mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	USP 401	84-98	mg KOH/g
Color	Visual	Light Yellow

Formulation Guidelines

Sunflower Wax improves oil binding in sticks; and it contributes to hardness, texture, strength and mold release. It can also provide emolliency, film formation and lubricity and is most commonly used in lipsticks and other anhydrous color cosmetics, foundations, mascaras, skin and hair care.