| Description: | Cosmetic grade bees wax, glandular excretion product from bees, composed of myricin (mixture of >70 wax esters) & cerin (mixture of fatty acids: palmitinic, cerotinic & melissinic acid), purity > 98%. Melting point 61-68°C/142-154°F. |
| Benefits: | Non-gelling natural thickener and viscosity enhancerHas slight emulsifying propertiesHas good emollient and film-forming properties |
| Use: | Add to oil phase of formulas. Warm to 62-65°C/144-149°F for use. Typical use level 2-40%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Creams, lotions, pomades, balms, ointments, lipsticks, mascara, foundations, eye shadows, cold creams. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL087 |
| INCI: | Cera alba (bees wax) |
| Composition: | Cera alba (bees wax) |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White to off-white pastilles/granules, faint odor. |
| Solubility: | Soluble in oils & warm alcohol, insoluble in water and cold alcohol |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Derived from honey bees |
| HS: | 1521900000 |