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Paraffin 160/165 is made up of straight chain, saturated hydrocarbons with low oil content. Koster Keunen carries an assortment of different straight cut paraffins which vary by molecular weight and melt point to best fit your requirements. Paraffin is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-reactive. It offers excellent water barrier properties. Formulators have used paraffin in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, fruit and vegetable coatings, textiles, polishes, lubricants, adhesives, candles, electronics, and crayons.
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This simple cost effective lip balm glides on effortlessly and provides long lasting coverage and protection. It features SynKos 2050, a low cost synthetic wax suitable as a polyethylene and/or petrochemical wax replacement, well as Synthetic Candelilla, a lower cost replacement for Candelilla wax. These low cost, yet highly effective gelling agents result in a sturdy, stable product.
This classic lipstick glides on smoothly and achieves beautiful coverage with some gloss. It features SynKos Wax 2040 as a better option for polyethylene and/or petrochemical waxes. All SynKos Waxes provide excellent structure and film forming properties, as does Synthetic Candelilla, a lower cost replacement for Candelilla wax. These low cost, yet effective gelling agents result in sturdy, stable lipsticks.