Jojoba extract

Jojoba extract (CAS 90045-98-0), derived from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, is a plant-based liquid wax used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty coatings.

Where is Jojoba extract used?

• Personal care: skin-conditioning humectant and emollient in creams, serums, hair oils, and lip products
• Pharmaceutical topical formulations: carrier for active ingredients
• Coatings and sealants: bio-based plasticizer and dispersing aid
• Food-grade versions: flavor encapsulation and surface coating agent
• It supports moisture retention without leaving a heavy residue.

Good to know: Unlike conventional oils, it behaves chemically as a wax ester, resisting oxidative degradation. It is often processed to meet USP or Ph. Eur. standards.

Commercial specifications

• Refined and unrefined grades
• Cold-pressed and solvent-extracted variants
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs