Reliable performance. Smooth texture. Consistent quality.
Synthetic Beeswax (KAHL S 1540) is a high-performance wax designed to replicate the properties of natural beeswax while offering greater consistency, purity, and formulation control. With its smooth texture, excellent emulsifying support, and protective properties, it is widely used in lip balms, creams, lotions, ointments, and candles.
Key Benefits:
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Excellent Emollient: Softens and smooths skin
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Thickening Agent: Improves product texture and structure
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Binding Properties: Helps hold formulations together
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Protective Barrier: Locks in moisture
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Vegan-Friendly Alternative: No animal-derived ingredients
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Consistent Quality: No natural variation like beeswax
Applications:
Skincare & Cosmetics:
- Lip balms & lipsticks, creams & lotions, body butters, ointments & salves
Haircare:
- Hair waxes, styling products
Candle Making:
- Clean-burning candles, long-lasting wax blends
Industrial Uses:
- Lubricants, release agents
How It Works:
Synthetic Beeswax forms a flexible, protective film on the skin and in formulations — helping retain moisture, improving texture and spreadability, stabilizing emulsions, and enhancing product structure.
Recommended Usage:
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Lip Balms: 5% – 20%
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Creams & Lotions: 2% – 10%
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Ointments: 10% – 30%
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Candles: As required
Formulation Tips:
- Melt in the oil phase during formulation
- Combine with butters and oils for richer textures
- Adjust percentage to control hardness vs softness
- Ideal for vegan and cruelty-free formulations
Technical Specifications:
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INCI Name: Synthetic Beeswax
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Trade Name: KAHL S 1540
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Appearance: Pale yellow to white solid/pellets
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Texture: Waxy
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Solubility: Oil-soluble
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Type: Synthetic wax
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Function: Emollient, thickener, binder
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Grade: Cosmetic / Industrial Grade
Safety & Storage:
For external use in cosmetic formulations. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed.
HERBOLOGY supplies cosmetic and industrial-grade Synthetic Beeswax (KAHL S 1540) for professional formulators, vegan cosmetic brands, and candle makers seeking a consistent, high-performance alternative to natural beeswax for lip balms, creams, and styling products.
