Bees Wax

Bees Wax

Item No. WAX-BEES-01
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Description
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 enhancer
  • Has slight emulsifying properties
  • Has 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.
CAS
8012-89-3
INCI
Cera alba (bees wax)
composition
Cera alba (bees wax)
Purity Grade
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 of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Honey bees
Manufacture
Bees wax is produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into scales by eight wax-producing glands of worker bees. The wax is then bleached.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Derived from honey bees
HS Code
1521900000