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What is Sunflower wax?<\/h2>\n

\n Sunflower wax is a hard, vegetable wax extracted from the oil of sunflower seeds. It is a byproduct of the sunflower oil refining process and is obtained mechanically or by filtration. This vegan wax is odorless, has a high melting point and is ideal for enhancing the consistency of cosmetic products.\n <\/p>\n

Benefits of Sunflower Wax<\/h2>\n

\n Sunflower wax provides excellent structure and stability to products. It increases the melting temperature of formulations, helps thicken oil blends and provides a non-sticky, protective barrier on the skin. In addition, it is mild and suitable for sensitive skin, and is a good alternative to beeswax in vegan formulations.\n <\/p>\n

Applications in Cosmetics<\/h2>\n

\n This wax is often used in lip balms, lipsticks, lotions, deodorants, ointments, solid perfumes and hair styling products. Sunflower wax helps improve stability, prevents oil efflorescence and gives a firm, smooth texture to finished products.\n <\/p>\n

Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
What is it?<\/td>\nHard vegetable wax from sunflower seed oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usage rate in soap<\/td>\n1-5%, for extra hardness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usage amount in skin care<\/td>\n1-10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usage rate in hair care<\/td>\n1-5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Used in well-known products<\/td>\nLip balms, lipsticks, solid perfumes, styling waxes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advantages in formulations<\/td>\nStructure, increases melting temperature, vegan alternative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amount of free radicals<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amount of antioxidants<\/td>\nLow, traces of vitamin E (naturally present in sunflower oil)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amount of anti-inflammatories<\/td>\nLimited, gentle on the skin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantity of fatty acids<\/td>\nRich in long-chain fatty acids and esters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INCI<\/td>\nHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saponification value (NaOH).<\/td>\nApproximately 0.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saponification value (KOH).<\/td>\nApproximately 0.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAS number<\/td>\n8001-21-6 (derived from sunflower oil)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EINECS number<\/td>\n232-273-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customs tariff HS code<\/td>\n1521.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How is it harvested?<\/td>\nSunflower seeds are pressed for oil; wax is obtained from the residue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production method<\/td>\nFractionation and filtration of sunflower oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the production process?<\/td>\nDegumming of oil followed by cooling filtration for wax extraction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nWhite to light yellow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity<\/td>\nHard, solid wax at room temperature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Origin<\/td>\nEurope, North America, Asia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fragrance<\/td>\nOdorless or very mild vegetable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Absorption rate<\/td>\nSlow, forms protective layer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated melting temperature<\/td>\n75\u00b0C – 80\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Similar oils\/fats<\/td>\nCandelilla wax, carnauba wax, rice husk wax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage and shelf life<\/td>\nStore cool, dry and dark; keep for up to 2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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