Personal Care Ingredients

KahlWax 2811 Rice is a pale hull wax generated as by-product of the preparation of rice bran oil. A unique milling, extraction, and refining process results in edible oil, side-products, and crude wax. The latter is used for the production of rice bran wax which mainly consists of esters of C16-C24 fatty acids and higher alcohols (C26-C32). KahlWax 2811 Rice forms soft, matte oleogels with a pleasant texture suitable for lipstick, mascara, and hair styling wax. O/W emulsions with this wax have absolutely no sticky skin feel and show an excellent consistency.

KahlWax 6237 Rapeseed is a very soft, buttery, white wax obtained from rapeseed oil (brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera Metzg.). It has a creamy consistency and is therefore an ideal alternative to butters. KahlWax 6237 Rapeseed softens the skin, boosts its elasticity, and is ideal for massage candles and bars. Used in hair application, it provides shine and conditions.

PECTIN HE is an organic thickening agent extracted from citrus peels, offering moisturizing benefits. It effectively regulates viscosity and works as a reliable stabilizer. It dissolves well in both water and polyols and remains compatible with salts (< 10%) and surfactants (anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric). Pectin HE has the remarkable ability to produce transparent formulations, making it highly versatile across various applications in Personal Care.

VAVS GEL-VEGETABLE ALTERNATIVE TO VOLATIL SILICON GEL is a ready-to-use jellified version of VAVS emollient, that further expands formulation options, bringing silky non-greasy/non-sticky after feel. Multifunctional ingredient with emollience properties that acts as oil thickener with film-forming and suspension abilities. Hot and cold processable, compatible with most lipid ingredients. Clear/transparent formulations are possible.