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IGI Synthetic Waxes

Typical Values

	Congealing Point ASTM D-938 °F (°C)	Penetration ASTM 1321 dmm @ 77°F (25°C)	Color Saybolt
IGI 1339A	160 (71.1)	10	+30
IGI R-4105A	174 (78.9)	9	Light Tan
IGI R-4117A	237 (114)	0.5	Light Tan

INCI Name: Synthetic Wax

FDA STATUS:

These products meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 175.250 "Paraffin Synthetic".

Synthetic Waxes

Synthetic waxes are GTL and Polymers where "n" = 30 to 1,000. Monomers include, ethylene, propylene, other olefins and alpha olefins. Polarity and functionality altered by oxidation, addition of alcohol, acid, ester or amide groups.

CH3 - (CH2)n - CH3

Synthetic Wax Use in Cosmetics

Eyeliner pencils - Structure formation
Lipsticks - Structure Formation
Shower Products - Exfoliant