Product: Microcrystalline Wax
Microcrystalline Wax is a type of synthetic wax derived from petroleum. It is softer and
more flexible than paraffin wax, offering excellent stability and texture in various
formulations.
Ingredient Highlights
- Category: Synthetic Waxes
- Function: Texture, stability, flexibility
- Used In: Lipsticks, creams, lotions, ointments
- Solubility: Insoluble in water
- Appearance: Soft, waxy solid
- Odor: Mild, petroleum-like
- pH Range: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Usage Recommendations
- Ideal for products requiring flexibility, such as lipsticks and balms
- Used at 2–8% in emulsions or up to 30% in solid formulations
Category: powder
Description
Key Features & Benefits:
● Excellent natural thickening agent with high viscosity at low concentrations
● Effective stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions in various formulations
● Clean-label ingredient suitable for organic and natural product formulations
● Improves texture and shelf life in food products
● Enhances viscosity and stability in cosmetic formulations
● Cost-effective alternative to synthetic thickeners and stabilizers
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