Yellow Organic Beeswax
Koster Keunen offers pure, non-GMO Organic Yellow Beeswax sourced from beekeepers in multiple countries in East and West Africa. Our yellow organic beeswax are traceable back to the hive and certified according to the USDA-NOP standard.
Chemical Properties
| ANALYTICAL TEST | METHOD | SPECIFICATION | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | USP 741 | 62-65 | °C |
| Acid Value | USP 401 | 17-24 | mg KOH/g |
| Ester Value | USP 401 | 72-79 | mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Cloud Point | USP/NF | <65 | °C |
Formulation Guidelines
Koster Keunen’s Yellow Organic Beeswax can be used at any level for cosmetics, skin care, hair care, pharmaceuticals, nutritional applications and standard industry. Beeswax is versatile and used as an effective structurant, thickener, film former, plasticizer and texturizer.
Regulatory
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INCI NAME: Beeswax
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CAS #: 8012-89-3
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EINECS #: 232-383-7
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KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 10024
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MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years
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MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA
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NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC, USDA-NOP: Yes
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NPA & KOSHER CERTIFIED: Yes
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MEETS USP : Yes
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NON-GMO: Yes
