Castor Wax
Hydrogenated castor oil ( Ricinus Communis hydrogenated)
Castor Wax is a vegetable-derived (vegan), hydrogenated castor oil derivative, that can be used as an emollient and thickener in a variety of cosmetic products. Supplied as an off-white hard brittle wax ( flakes /pastilles ). Castor Wax is a non-toxic, odourless, tasteless, biodegradable and a renewable resource product. It contains a high proportion of Ricinoleic Acid (12-Hydroxyoleic Acid). Castor Wax has high product uniformity and consistency for a naturally occurring material. Castor Wax. acts as a moisturiser due to being a humectant (via hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl groups on the product and water molecules) and also by being able to form an occlusive layer which reduces trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). It is recommended for use in anti-perspirant sticks, cosmetic pencils, lipsticks, creams and lotions. Castor Oil is noted for its ability to carry a high concentration of dyes and pigments, which is a requirement of colour cosmetics such as lipsticks.
Properties
Benefits:
Increases viscosity in lotions, creams, and ointments
Stabilizes stick products and increases melting point of lip sticks and lip balms
Acts as effective emollient
Use: For external use only, Add to hot oil phase of formulation until melted (melting point 84-89°C / 183-192°F). Typical use level 0.5-10%.
Applications: Stick products, also deodorants, lip balms, pomades, foundations, creams, lotions.
Technical
| Property |
Value |
| Form |
White flakes |
| Acid Value |
1 |
| Hydroxyl Value |
165 |
| Iodine Value |
3 |
| Melt Point, ºC |
84-89 |
| Solubility |
Not water-soluble, oil-soluble |
| Molecular Weight |
934 |
| CAS |
8001-78-3 |
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INCI Name: Hydrogenated castor oil
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free
Vegan: Does not contains animal-derived components
Raw material source: Ricinus Communis beans
| Typical Fatty Acid compositions: |
% |
| Ricinoleic |
89.5% |
| Linoleic |
4.2% |
| Oleic |
3% |
| Palmitic |
1% |
| Stearic |
1% |
| Dihydroxystearic Acid |
0.7% |
| Eicosenoic |
0.3% |
| Linolenic |
0.3% |
