Microcrystalline Wax for Cosmetics and Vaselines
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Description
Description
Microcrystalline wax for cosmetics is a white, food-grade mineral wax with a melting point of 69-75 °C, supplied in slabs. It is mainly used in the cosmetics industry to make petroleum jelly, and also in hot-melt adhesives, gum base and sealants. It is intended for cosmetic laboratories and industrial manufacturers.
Features
- Form: slabs
- Colour: off-white
- Odour: odourless
- Origin: mineral
- Melting point: 69-75 °C
- Food grade
- Properties: mechanical strength, resistance to water, acids and oxidation; thermal and chemical stability
- Storage: in a cool place, around 25 °C
Microcrystalline wax comparison
| Wax | Melting point | Form | Main uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcrystalline 64-70 | 64-70 °C | slabs | cosmetics, dental waxes, gum base |
| For cosmetics and petroleum jelly | 69-75 °C | slabs | petroleum jelly, hot melt, gum base, sealants |
| For adhesives | 76-87 °C | pellets | hot melt, gum base; very high hardness |
How to use
- Break the slabs into pieces so they melt evenly.
- Melt with gentle, controlled heat without overheating.
- In petroleum jelly and balms, add it to the oil phase and adjust the consistency with small-scale trials.
- Store the rest in a cool place, around 25 °C.
FAQ
What does it add to petroleum jelly? Body and structure, with resistance to water and oxidation.
Can I use it to make candles? It is not intended for candles: it is a technical wax for cosmetics, adhesives, gum base and sealants.
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