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Alternatives from KahlWax

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Candelilla wax (INCI: Euphorbia cerifera cera) is the backbone of many stick formulations. It has a melting point of 68–73°C and forms remarkably hard oleogels with very small crystals. It provides high surface gloss and leads to shrinkage, which eases demolding. But what to do when it is not available? KahlWax has three Candelilla wax substitutes: Kahlwax 6700, 6702 and 7304. Kahlwax 6700 (INCI: Copernicia cerifera cera, helianthus annuus seed cera, polyethylene, C30–50 alcohols, montan acid ...

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