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Microcrystalline Paraffin (FDA) · Mineral Wax
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Description
Description
Microcrystalline Paraffin (FDA)
Mineral Wax
A flexible wax that adds body and adhesion.
TECHNICAL DATA
Lipsticks and lip balms 1–10 % · Salves, balms and very rich creams: 1–20 %
Peel-off or depilatory masks 2–15 % · Solid hair products (e.g., styling waxes): 2–10 %
Cosmetic massage candles up to 30%
Appearance Waxy, homogeneous solid.
Color White to slightly yellowish (may vary with refining).
Odor Characteristic, faint, hydrocarbon.
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (chloroform, ether, benzene, hot mineral oils).
Solution appearance Clear to slightly opalescent liquid when melted in suitable solvents.
Melting point Generally 60–90 °C (depends on grade and supplier).
Purity Usually ≥ 99 % saturated hydrocarbons (a mix of linear and branched chains).
Water ≤ 0.1 % (practically anhydrous).
FUNCTION
Petroleum-derived wax
Mechanism / technical function: High flexibility and great moldability. Used in cosmetics, petrolatums, as a texturizer for church candles and floating candles, and as an additive to encapsulate oil and add hardness.
APPLICATIONS
CandlesBalmsBalms and ointmentsLipsticks
In cosmetics, candles and as an encapsulating additive.
DESCRIPTION
Technical data sheet
Microcrystalline Paraffin
Microcrystalline paraffin is a petroleum-derived wax with a finer, more elastic texture than conventional paraffin.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Recommended usage level
How to use and incorporate: Melt the wax in a double boiler or wax melter at 80–85 °C (or the temperature on the data sheet), add colorant and fragrance, stir gently and pour at 55–60 °C/131–140 °F into the preheated vessel. Let cool at room temperature, away from drafts.
Formulation tips:
- Choose the wick according to the container diameter and do a full burn test before producing at scale.
- To avoid sinkholes or cracks, pour at the correct temperature and top up the center with a second pour if needed.
Compatibility: Incompatibilities: Not specified
Storage: Keep in ventilated, cool, dry areas away from heat and ignition sources. CONTAINERS: tightly closed cardboard boxes
Precautions: Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give large amounts of water. Skin: Wash the affected area with soap and water for about fifteen minutes. Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water for about fifteen minutes. Handling: Not specified
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Microcrystalline Paraffin (FDA) · Mineral Wax
250 g
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