GCC Sunflower Wax is vegetable Wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower wax. This wax consists of long Chain, Saturated C-42 to C-60 esters. These esters correlate to hardness, crystalline structure, and a high melting point. It functions as a strong gallant and consistency.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
▪ Lipsticks, Mascaras,
Decorative Cosmetics, Lip Balms, and Emulsions.
▪ Sunflower Wax improves the hardness, texture,
strength, and mold release of sticks.
▪ It
also acts as a consistency modifier in sticks
and emulsions.
▪ Can be used as a thickener
and to improve oil binding, emolliency, film
formation, and lubricity.
ANALYSIS PROPERTIES
ANALYTICAL TEST | TEST METHOD | SPECIFICATION | UNIT |
Congeal Point | ASTM D938 | 74 - 77 | oC |
Acid Value | USP 401 | 8 Maximum | mg KOH/g |
Saponification Value | USP 401 | 78 - 92 | mg KOH/g |
Color | Visual | Light Yellow |
PROCESSING GUIDELINES
Sunflower Wax improves
oil binding in sticks; and it contributes to
hardness, texture, strength and mold
release. It can also provide emolliency,
film formation and lubricity and is most
commonly used in lipsticks and other
anhydrous color cosmetics, foundations,
mascaras, skin and hair care.
PRODUCT AVAILABLE FORM
Yellow solid slabs / lumps
PRODUCT PACKAGING
25 kg HDPE bag