JAPAN WAX

Japan Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the berry kernels of the Sumac tree found in Japan.

The wax is pale cream in color and is not particularly hard. Technically considered a fatty wax glyceride, Japan Wax has a high saponification range.

Most often considered for use in natural cosmetics, color make-up products and personal care applications.

Benefits:

Hard
Brittle
Low Melting Point

Applications Include:

Cosmetics, Creams, Glamour Products, Stick Pencils, Lotions, and Hair Pomades.

Compatibility:

Japan Wax is compatible with most vegetable and mineral waxes, as well as vegetable oils, mineral oils and petrolatum’s.

Japan Wax Properties:

TYPICAL VALUES – JAPAN WAX – SP-69
TEST	METHOD	SPECIFICATION
Color	Visual	Off – White
Melting Point, Capillary Tube, Class II	USP/NF 741	45.0°C – 55.0°C
Iodine Value	USP/NF <401>	6 – 16
Acid Value	USP/NF <401>	10 – 30
Saponification Value	USP/NF <401>	190 – 230

Regulatory Status:

INCI Name: Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
CAS Number: 8001-39-6
Country of Origin: Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax

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