Vegetable Wax
Koster Keunen Vegetable Wax is a mixture of natural triglycerides and monoesters. It is a cost-effective way to replace butters and build structure in many applications.
Chemical Properties
| ANALYTICAL TEST | METHOD | SPECIFICATION | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 44-54 | °C | |
| Acid Value | 5-50 | mg KOH/g | |
| Saponification Value | 180-255 | mg KOH/g | |
| Color | Visual | White to Light Yellow |
Formulation Guidelines
Formulators can use Koster Keunen Vegetable Wax as a thickener, gelling agent, moisturizer and emollient. Uses include SPF products, mascaras, sticks, lip balms, emulsions, and hair products.
Regulatory
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INCI NAME: Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetyl Palmitate
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CAS #: 68514-74-9, 8002-31-1, 540-10-3
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EINECS #: 271-056-3, 616-793-7, 208-736-6
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KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 563
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TRADE NAME: Vegetable Wax
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MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years
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MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA
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NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes
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KOSHER: Yes
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ORGANIC: No
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GMO FREE: No
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GRAS: No
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CANADA: Components listed
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JAPAN: Unknown at time of print
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CHINA: Components listed
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AUSTRALIA: Components listed
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REACH: Unknown at time of print
