Ozokerite Wax
INCI Name: Cera Microcristallina (As per EU) / Ozokerite (As per Non EU)
CAS : 68956-68-3
Applications
Cosmetic
- A quite valuable ingredient in cosmetics as well as personal care. It is a texture enhancing agent that keeps the emulsions in a formulation from separating.
Specification of Ozokerite wax I.H.S.
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White coloured slab or pastilles. |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in benzene, slightly soluble in alcohol, Insoluble in water |
| 3 | Melting range | 72Ëš- 78Ëš C |
| 4 | Acid value | NMT 0.5 |
| 5 | Saponification value | NMT 4.0 |
| 6 | Penetration at 25ËšC | NMT 15 |