NaturalAtum

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NaturalAtum

NaturalAtum® has been designed to replace petrolatum in personal care. It is an amorphous gel consisting of high molecular weight vegetable waxes dispersed into oils. NaturalAtum® does not contain petroleum hydrocarbon ingredients or hydrogenated vegetable oils, yet has physical and chemical properties similar to petrolatum.

Chemical Properties

ANALYTICAL TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION UNITS
Melting Point USP 741 45-65 °C
Congeal Point ASTM D938 65 Maximum °C
Penetration ASTM D1321 100-400 smm

Formulation Guidelines

NaturalAtum® improves thermal stability, emolliency, and lubricity. Formulators will find that it also acts as a plasticizer. NaturalAtum® reduces moisture loss and creates barrier properties in cosmetic products. It can be used in any cosmetic preparation in place of petrolatum.

Regulatory

  • INCI NAME: Canola Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax

  • CAS #: 8002-13-9, 8001-79-4, 58128-22-6, 8006-44-8, 1286686-34-7

  • EINECS #: 232-299-0, 232-293-8, 500-140-7, 232-347- 0, 310-127-4

  • KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 587

  • MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years

  • MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA

  • NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes

  • KOSHER: Yes

  • ORGANIC: No

  • CANADA: Components listed

  • CHINA: Components listed

  • AUSTRALIA: Components listed

  • REACH: Compliant

Formulas Using NaturalAtum