MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
- Function
- binding, bulking, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling
- CAS
- 63231-60-7
- Appears in
- 61 products in our catalogue
Definition
Microcrystalline Wax is a wax derived from petroleum and characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystals of paraffin wax. It consists of high molecular weight saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.