Bayberry Wax #188

Bayberry Wax is obtained from the fruit of the bayberry shrub. This all-natural wax, native to Central and South America, consists predominantly of triglycerides with C-16 carbon chain lengths. Formulators will find the esthetics hard, brittle, and fatty to the touch. Bayberry Wax is compatible with a wide range of raw materials. It has a lower peroxide value than common butters, reducing rancidity and increasing stability. Formulators can use it as a replacement for Shea and Cocoa Butter for more stable formulas. It functions as an emollient, thickener, film former, and viscosity modifier.

Synonyms
Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax
CAS Number
8038-77-5

Characteristics

Melting Point
40-55°C
Forms
Brown, Pastilles, Solid

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Hair care
  • Waxes
  • Thickening agent
  • Skin care products
  • Personal care
  • Cosmetic products
  • Beauty products