Introducing SynKos O-1070, a Synthetic Wax Alternative to Petrochemical Waxes

Koster Keunen is delighted to announce the newest member of our successful and versatile SynKos Wax Series: SynKos O-1070. Formulated to provide an alternative to petrochemical waxes and ozokerite, SynKos O-1070 is truly an ingredient for changing markets and changing environments.

Formulating to avoid certain ingredients can get tricky. Take heart! The SynKos Waxes give you options that provide consistent, cost-effective results. SynKos O-1070 is a synthetic wax that acts as a structurant in all applications, including sticks, balms, creams, and lotions. Consumer trends are pressing for fewer petrochemical ingredients and taking aim at ingredients, such as BHT and PAHs. SynKos O-1070 goes to bat for you, functioning like petroleum-based hydrocarbons, while being more consistent and offering lower cost.

SynKos O-1070 boasts a high level of compatibility with a wide variety of oils and esters. Koster Keunen’s chemists have rigorously tested the gel strength at various percentages to provide a baseline for formulation. Combining this with congeal point data can give your formulators a baseline for understanding both the type and texture of product to expect from a desired system. This is ever more important, as temperatures in product transportation and storage are increasing. Few things are as important as meeting product stability goals over a given temperature range and time.

The following example formulas show off the wide variety of applications that characterize SynKos O-1070. Its versatility as a synthetic wax crosses from sticks to color cosmetics to creams.

Formula #: 2/24-10089/358-1

In this anhydrous formula, SynKos O-1070 provides the strong structure that lets this stick stand up to the pressure of application without losing its spreadability. The Kester Wax K-24 brings a low melting point, and the cooling sensation that makes this mineral sunscreen example formula a pleasure to use.

Formula #: 2/24-10089/421-2

A stick concealer that covers, but still manages to be comfortable? Swipe on this example formulation to see the results. SynKos O-1070, NF White Beeswax, and Kester Wax K-82P combine forces to provide an anhydrous stick that exhibits the compatibility of synthetic wax in economical color cosmetics that maintain a rich feel.

Formula #: 2/24-10089/402-1

A traditional O/W emulsion that can be produced as either a lotion or a cream, this sample formulation hits a home run for your cost-conscious consumers who are looking for a formula that is gentle, but also meets their desire for vegan products. It includes Kester Wax K-24, a plant-derived wax ester with a low melt point, providing lovely slip, and a cooling sensation.

From color cosmetics to stick formulations and beyond, SynKos O-1070 has you covered. This cost-effective synthetic wax excels across cosmetic chemistry and beyond. Interested? Our team will be pleased to work with you to see how your product ranges may benefit from including SynKos O-1070, or another of our many waxes. Contact us to start a conversation.