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Organic Yellow Beeswax – cosmetic grade BP/Ph.Eur, Granules

Product code: RG-1369-G

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Description

RG-1369-G organic yellow beeswax is EcoCert Cosmos Organic certified. Lab tested to 0.05% LOQ.

It complies with the British (BP) and European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur). This organic beeswax is Kenya source origin from EAWC.

This beeswax is available in yellow granules, translucent when thin, with a fine-grained, matt non-crystalline fracture; becomes soft and pliable when warmed by hand.

Odour is faint and characteristic of honey. Relative density, about 0.96.

This wax is practically insoluble in water; partially soluble in hot ethanol (90%) and in ether; completely soluble in fatty and essential oils.

 (The East Africa Wax Company) is a joint venture with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and is based in Kenya. EAWC delivers the very best quality sustainably-sourced beeswax, which supports communities, enable them to thrive and means our customers can create truly natural ethical products supported by supply transparency from ‘Hive to Formula’.

EAWC beeswax is secreted by wild bee broods whilst making honey. Beekeeping is a sustainable activity which contributes to agriculture and increases biodiversity via bee pollination. Our registered beekeepers follow organic practices and receive a premium for supplying this organic beeswax.

See the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Instagram and  channels for EAWC beeswax updates.

Specification

INCI Name
Cera Alba
Drop point, °C, Ph. Eur 6.0 (2.2.17)
61 – 66
Melting point, °C
62-66
Saponification value, mg KOH/g, Ph. Eur.6.0
87 – 104
Acid value, mg KOH/g, Ph. Eur. 6.0
17 – 24
Ester value, mg KOH/g Ph. Eur. 6.0 (2.5.2)
72 – 79
Test for ceresin, paraffin and certain other waxes, Ph. Eur.6.0
Pass
Test for glycerol and other polyols, Ph. Eur.6.0
Pass
Test for fats, Japan wax, rosin and soaps
Pass
Saponification Cloud Test
Pass
Format
Granules

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