Description: Natural vegetable wax extracted from the candelilla plant (Euphorbia antisyphilitica, pedilanthus pavonis) from Northeastern Mexico. Yellow prills, oderless. Saponification value 43-65. Melting point 69-73°C/156-163°F. Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water.CAS: 8006-44-8INCI Name: Euphorbia Cerifera (candelilla) waxBenefits: - Non-gelling thickener, viscosity enhancer and plasticizer - Compatible with most natural and synthetic waxes and resins - Extraordinary film-forming properties - Effective emollient - Adds nice gloss to lipsticksUse: Warm to melt before use. Add to fat phase in formulas requiring emulsification. Typical use level 2-30%. For external use only.Applications: Creams, salves, ointments, protective creams, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, lip gloss.Country of Origin: USARaw material source: Derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub native to Mexico and the USAManufacture: The wax is extracted by adding the mature plant to boiling water. After a while the wax floats to the surface for recovery. The crude wax is then melted in the presence of carbon and clay, pressed through a filter press, bleached with hydrogen peroxide, and filtered again. The bleach is completely neutralized.Animal Testing: Not animal testedGMO: GMO freeVegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
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