Behenyl Behenate

Behenyl Behenate

Item No. WAX-BEHBEH-01
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Description
Description
High purity monoester wax made from naturally derived feedstock. Can be used as natural structuring and gelling agent in various skin care products and color cosmetics. Melting point 70 - 74°C (158 - 165°F). Acid value < 2 mg KOH/g. Saponification value 79 - 89 mg KOH/g.
Benefits
  • Natural structuring and gelling agent with good film forming properties and good thermal stability (a very narrow thermal phase change)
  • Can be used as a vegan replacement for beeswax, especially together with Polyhydroxystearic Acid
  • Shows good compatibility in a large variety of solvents
  • Can be used as a natural replacement for polyethylene exfoliating beads
  • Provides excellent emollient properties
Use
Warm to melt before use. Add to fat phase in formulas requiring emulsification. Typical use level 1-20%. For external use only.
Applications
Color cosmetics, stick cosmetics incl. lipsticks, lip balms, deodorants. Skin and hair care products.
CAS
17671-27-1
INCI
Behenyl behenate
composition
Behenyl behenate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White to yellowish, hard granules
Solubility
Water-insoluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Germany
Raw Material Source
Naturally derived feedstock
Manufacture
Behenyl behenate is produced from plant derived behenyl alcohol and plant derived behenic acid which are esterified producing the monoester, behenyl behenate. The monoester is then granulated.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1521100040