(Beeswax white Ph. Eur. 10)
Article: 1001
Parameter | Limit | Unit | Method |
Drop point | 61 - 66 | °C | ASTM D 3954 |
Saponification value | 87 - 104 | KOH mg/g | ASTM D 1387 |
Ester value | 70 - 80 | Ph. Eur.(2.5.2) | |
Ceresin, paraffins and other waxes | 59 - 65 | °C | Ph. Eur. |
Acid value | 17 - 24 | KOH mg/g | ASTM D 1386 |
Glycerol and other polyols | max. 0,5 | % | Ph. Eur. |
Colour | max. 5,9 | Gardner | |
Characters | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Retest date |
INCI | Cera Alba |
CAS | 8012-89-3 |
EINECS | 232-383-7 |
CoS /TSE | |
Customs tarif no. | 1521 90 99 |
EWACERA 12 is a pure natural Beeswax. It is processed from raw-beeswaxes of different origins. Bleaching is done without chemicals, solely with bleaching earth. EWACERA 12 gives consistency to cosmetic and pharmaceutic formulations. EWACERA 12 meets the microbiological requirements of Ph. Eur. 5.1.4.