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IGI Accumelt^TMWaxes

Typical Values

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	Congealing Point ASTM D-938 °F (°C)	Penetration ASTM 1321 dmm @ 77°F (25°C)	Color Saybolt * ASTM
Accumelt 85	188.6 (87.0)1	5	<0.5*
Accumelt 78	166.5 (74.7)	13	>+26
Accumelt 72	158.0 (70.0)	15	<2.0*
Accumelt 64	140.0 (60.0)	19	>+26

1 Mettler Drop Point ASTM D-3954

INCI Name: Synthetic Wax

Accumelt Wax Use in Cosmetics

Lipstick – Control melt temperature
Creams & Lotions – Enhance stability
Hair Care – Short cycle time for heat activation

Accumelt™ Waxes

IGI's proprietary "high vacuum wiped film evaporation" process produces waxes with very narrow carbon distributions. IGI partners with customers to ensure viable economic solutions for specified applications.

Properties of Accumelt^TM Waxes

Precise repeatable onset melt temperature. Controlled viscosity in the liquid phase. Fast melting. Highly crystalline. Non reactive.