Sunflower seed wax
What is Sunflower seed wax?
Sunflower seed wax (CAS 68937-99-5) is a natural plant-derived wax obtained from sunflower oil refining.
Where is Sunflower seed wax used?
- Cosmetics: primary structurant in lip balms, solid sticks and anhydrous creams
- Coatings: improves surface hardness and slip resistance on paper, packaging and wood
- Lubricants: dry lubrication and release in solid blends and mold-release formulations
- Adhesives and sealants: adjusts viscosity and open time in hot-melt systems
- It provides firm, stable texture where synthetic waxes or animal-derived alternatives are being replaced.
Commercial specifications
- Natural and organic-certified grades offered
- Standard packaging: bags and fiber drums; bulk quantities available
Other Names (Synonyms)
Sunflower meal|Helianthus annuus, meal