Kester Wax SWR
Kester Wax K-SWR is an innovative wax blend offering a vegan replacement for the use of shellac wax. This ingredient acts as a film former, structurant, fixative and gloss agent.
Chemical Properties
| ANALYTICAL TEST | METHOD | SPECIFICATION | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | UPS 741 | 170-190 | °C |
| Acid Value | USP 401 | <15 | mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | USP 401 | 70-90 | mg KOH/g |
| Penetration (@25°C) | ASTM D1321 | <10 | dmm |
| Viscosity (@100°C) | ASTM D3236 | <15 | cPs |
Formulation Guidelines
Kester Wax K-SWR can be melted in with your oil phase. Incorporating Kester Wax K-SWR into mascara formulations will provide lengthening, thickening, and shine. K-SWR is a suitable replacement for hard waxes in mascara, brow and hair fixative formulations.
Regulatory
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INCI NAME: C20-40 Alcohols, Behenyl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Glycol Distearate, Montan Acid Wax
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CAS #: 222400-16-0, 17671-27-1, 8015-86-9, 627- 83-8, 68476-03-9
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EINECS #: Not assigned, 241-646-5, 232-399-4, 211-014-3, 270-664-6
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KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 827
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MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years
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NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes
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MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA
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KOSHER: Yes
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ORGANIC: No
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GMO FREE: No
