{"product_id":"beeswax-white-nf","title":"Beeswax White NF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS#:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8012-89-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, considered to be among the earliest of raw materials used by man from the time of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, was used in many ways, not the least of which was in early medicine and cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer White Beeswax made here in the USA to the National Formulary standard.  The acid number of beeswax ranges from 17 - 24; so between 57.9 - 81.5mg of borax is required from 1 gram of beeswax. Borax is 5 - 7% of the weight of beeswax. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax, by itself is not an emulsifier. When combined with Sodium Borate (aka Borax) in water, an emulsion can be made.  This is because borax dissolves in water and produces boric acid and sodium hydroxide.  The sodium hydroxide interacts with the cerotic acid in the beeswax (present at about 13%), neutralizing it and forming an anionic emulsifier called sodium cerotate and the boric acid acts to buffer the resulting emulsion.  This emulsifier makes the oil and water less likely to separate and the resulting cream more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is possible to make an \"emulsion\" with just beeswax, oils and water, heat and a great deal of mechanical high shear mixing, these resulting \"emulsions\" are not inherently stable and will tend to separate on standing, or when subjected to heat.  This is because they are solely mechanical emulsions rather than chemically based ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax is also used in many anhydrous products where it thickens formulations, adds to binding strength and improves structure, oil retention, pay-off and mold release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLip balms and lotion bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsions (oil-in-water and water-in-oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickener for anhydrous, oil-based serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeeswax (EU: Cera Alba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-05_100x100.png?v=1585245040\" alt=\"natural\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Beeswax_White_NF.pdf?v=1747251474\" title=\"Specification Sheet - Beeswax White NF | Lotioncrafter\"\u003eBeeswax White NF Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Beeswax_White_NF.pdf?v=1747251474\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_beeswax_white_02192017.pdf?16838277795957940024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeeswax White NF SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 100%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to off white pastilles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined, bleached and washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to wax-like\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-24 mg KOH\/g wax\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelting Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 - 66°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Out These Formulations Using this Ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/skin-care\/perfumed-lotion-bar\" title=\"Perfumed Lotion Bar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfumed Lotion Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/lip-balm-base\" title=\"Lip Balm Base for Stick Formulations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLip Balm Base for Stick Formulations\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZP_qUrB8Xbk\" title=\"How To Lip Balm Base\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink to Video\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"4 oz - $7.45","offer_id":13079573528665,"sku":"BSWXWHT-04","price":7.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb - $17.95","offer_id":13079573561433,"sku":"BSWXWHT-1","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb - $72.95","offer_id":13079573495897,"sku":"BSWXWHT-5","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/white-beeswax.jpg?v=1571722082","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/beeswax-white-nf","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}