Sunflower Wax

After pressing the seeds to produce Sunflower Oil, the Sunflower Wax is obtained by fractionation.

Features Areas of application

Features

This product has the following features:

Hard, crystalline, yellowish wax with a high melting point between 75° and 78 degrees Celsius
Contains more than 98 percent wax ester
Powerful gelling agent and viscosity regulator

Sunflower Wax forms a firm crystalline structure in oily formulations, which contributes to texturisation and viscosity of the formulation.
With its excellent oil-binding capacity, it is suitable for the production of oleogels.
Applied to the skin, Sunflower Wax forms a protective, non-greasy film and makes the skin feel supple.
In lipsticks, it contributes to stability, firmness and texture. It also acts as a mould-releasing agent.
Suitable for use in creams, lotions, sunscreens, hair conditioners, shampoos and lipsticks
Application concentrations vary according to formulation. Recommended concentrations range from 1 to10 percent.

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