Tribehenin (Soft Wax, China)
Soft wax has many special characteristics that make it suitable for use in place of natural wax such as Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Candelilla Wax.
Tribehenin is a soft wax with many special characteristics that make it suitable for use in place of natural wax such as Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Candelilla Wax.
Special characteristics of Tribehenin:
- Non-crytalline Does not have rough flakes like natural wax.
- Tribehenin gives shine. In stick formulas (such as lipstick)
- Has a soft texture, allowing make-up to be stuck on the skin in greater amounts (increase pay-off)
- Has a fixed price, does not change according to the price of natural raw materials, like natural wax.
- High stability, no odor, no color change
Usage: For makeup products or any type of skin care cream
Mixing method: Mix together with the oil part. Use heat to melt
Usage rate: 1-50% (according to desired product texture)
Product characteristics: light yellow flakes
Solubility: Can be dissolved in oil. with a heat range of 58-63 degrees
Storage: For long-term storage Store at room temperature. avoid sunlight
INCI Name : Tribehenin
Examples of products using Tribehenin

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

Revlon ColorStay Makeup

MAC Pro Longwear concealer

Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo Complete Care Lipshine
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 50.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Dispersible in oil
- Lip, Foundation, Concealer
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (25C) | White particles |
| Acid value | 5 mgKOH/g Max |
| Melting Point | 60-62C |