Chemical Properties

Product Name
Methods		Product Code

Melting Point
USP 741		Viscosity
ASTM D3236		Penetration
ASTM D1321		Congeal Point
ASTM D938		Color
Visual
Microcrystalline Wax 150/165891N/AN/A25-45138-167°FOff-White to Light Yellow
Microcrystalline Wax 165/175161165-175°FN/A60-80163-175°FWhite
Microcrystalline Wax 170/180140170-180°FN/A25-35N/AWhite to Off-White
Microcrystalline Wax 176/186490176-186.8°F9-15 cPs9-15170.6-186.8°FWhite to Light Yellow
EU Microcrystalline Wax 180/185433170-185°F11 cPs Min.10-16170-178°FOff-White to Light Yellow
Microcrystalline Wax 180/185146170-185°F70-84 SUS10-16170-178°FWhite to Off-White
Microcrystalline Wax 193/198191N/A11 cPs Min.5-9183-197°FWhite to Off-White

Formulation Guidelines

Microcrystalline waxes are non-toxic, non-irritating and compatible with various chemistries from natural, mineral, and synthetic raw materials.

Regulatory

  • INCI NAME: Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax

  • CAS #: 63231-60-7, 64742-60-5

  • EINECS #: 264-038-1, 265-163-4

  • KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 140, 146, 161, 191, 433, 490, 891

  • MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years

  • MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA

  • NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes

  • KOSHER: Yes

  • ORGANIC: No

  • NON-GMO: Yes

  • CANADA: Listed

  • JAPAN: Listed/Unknown at time of print*

  • CHINA: Listed

  • AUSTRALIA: Listed

  • REACH: Registered

*Microcrystalline 180/185