Tribehenin

Tribehenin

Item No. THK-TRIBHEN-01
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Description
Description
Tribehenin is the triglyceride of behenic (C22) acid. Very soft and amorphous (non-crystalline) wax and can be used to modify the properties of other waxes by softening structure and reducing crystallinity and rigidity. Melting point: 57 - 62°C (135-144F).
Benefits
  • Imparts gloss to stick systems, improves pay-off, and provides products with a smooth application and pleasant feel
  • Particularly useful for formulating anhydrous systems such as lip salves and soft solid antiperspirants
  • Can also be used as a suspending and thickening agent
Use
Add to hot oil phase of formulation until melted (melting point 57 - 62°C / 135-144F). Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only.
Applications
Stick products, deodorants, lip balms, pomades, foundations, creams, lotions.
CAS
18641-57-1
INCI
Tribehenin
composition
Tribehenin
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white pellets
Solubility
Water-insoluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Canada
Raw Material Source
Vegetable (rapeseed)
Manufacture
Synthetically produced via the hydrogenation of high erucic acid rapeseed oil.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3505100000