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Ph. Eur grade beeswax
Our Ph. Eur. grade beeswax is a complex mixture of ca. 70 % non-glyceride esters (C38->C62), ca. 12-15 % fatty acids (C16-C36) and ca. 12-16 % paraffinic hydrocarbons (C21-C35). It can be used in pharmaceutical applications as well as in the entire range of cosmetic products, for example in W/O and O/W formulations, sticks, salves, make-up, hair care products, etc.
Advantages of using beeswax are an excellent emulsifiability, high binding strength, pronounced plasticity, a relatively low melting point and its highly occlusive character. In sticks beeswax improves structure, firmness, adhesion, oil retention and mould release. In emulsions beeswax functions as a consistency regulator and as a (co-)emulsifier and contributes to skinfeel, emolliency, barrier function and appearance. The compatibility of this beeswax with other waxes is excellent.
Applications
Cosmetics: Creams, lotions, sun care, make-up, hair care, sticks
Pharma : Tablets (drugs), creams, ointments, controlled release suppositories
| Specifications | Method | |
| Drop melting point (°C) | 61 – 66 | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 17,0 – 22,0 | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Ester value (mg KOH/g) | 72 – 80 | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g) | 89 – 98 | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Ceresin, Paraffins and certain other waxes | Conforms | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Glycerol and other polyols | < 0,5% m/m, calculated as glycerol or conforms | Ph. Eur. Beeswax |
| Ph. Eur. 10th edition | Conforms |
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