INCI-NAME:
cera alba
DESCRIPTION:
Beeswax is harvested from honeycombs of bees. It is molten, purified, separated and strained. White beeswax is bleached by diatomaceous earth and carbon and finally filtrated to provide a high-quality beeswax. Our high-quality beeswax fulfills the purity requirements of the european pharmacopoeia.
It has a pleasant, honey-like odor and is supplied in pellet form.
APPLICATION:
Beeswax can be used in sticks, creams, lotions, sun care products, make-up and hair care. In stick formulations it improves the structure, firmness and oil retention as well as the firmness and adhesion properties of the product. It also facilitates mould release. In emulsions it acts as a viscosifying and stabilizing agent, softens and smoothes the skin. Its occlusive properties are advantageous in barrier creams and color cosmetics.
| PROPERTIES: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Congealing Point | 61-65 °C | ISO 2207 |
| Drop Point | 61-65 °C | DAB 10 |
| Penetration at 25 °C | 1,8-3,0 mm | DIN 51579 |
| Acid Value | 17-22 mg KOH/g | DAB 10 |
| Saponfication Value | 87-102 mg KOH/g | DAB 10 |
| Ester Value | 72-79 | DAB 10 |
| Colour (Beeswax white) | bleached white/pale yellow | visual |
| Colour (Beeswax yellow) | yellow/orange | visual |
| Density at 20 °C | 0,98 g/ml | / |
PACKAGING:
20 kg carton
STORAGE:
Stable for 36 months in original packaging when stored below 30°C and protected against humidity.
DOCUMENTATION:
The following data is available on request:
- Specification
- Material safety data sheet
- Certificate of Analysis (supplied with goods or sample)
- Product Documentation
