PE-400
Polyethyene Wax
Polyethylene Wax
Polyethylene Wax is a versatile component with many applications in the personal care market, with molecular weights ranging from 400 to over 1000.
INCI: Polyethylene
CAS #: 9002-88-4
Country of origin: USA
Composition: 100%
Details
Polyethylene Wax is widely recognized as a key ingredient for the lip and eye care especially sticks and mascaras. It is an excellent structurant and provides consistency to the formulation.
Functions:
High binding strength
Gelling agent
Viscosity modifier
Plasticizer
Improves structure, oil retention, and pay-off for stick applications
Compatibility:
Polyethylene Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.
Regulatory information
Recommended applications
Specifications
Test | Method | Specification |
---|---|---|
Color | Visual | White |
Needle Penetration @ 25 °C | ASTM D-1321 | 5 - 15 dmm |
Melting Point | ASTM D-127 | 74.4 - 85.6 °C |
Viscosity @ 212 °F | ASTM D-3236 | 3 - 7 cps |