Rose Wax is a bi-product of Rose Absolute extraction (Rosa Damascena). The Rose flowers are extracted using a food-grade solvent to create both a concrete and an absolute. From there, the concrete is further extracted and filtered until the purified wax remains. This aromatic wax can be used as a fragrance ingredient or as an aromatic component of the waxy fraction of your formula. The aroma chemistry contained in the wax is stable to the type of conditions experienced during cosmetic manufacturing but holding the wax at temperatures of 80C or higher should be avoided if possible.
Melting Point: 60C
Wax Chemistry: Long chain wax fatty acids and esters and hydrocarbons.
Appearance: Pale Green waxy solid.
Aroma: Rose-like
Application: As part of your wax phase, wax-stick perfumes, as a perfume ingredient in skin and hair care.
Fragrance Allergens: As with many aromatic materials, Rose Wax naturally contains three components that are listed as fragrance allergens. Cosmetic products entering the EU market are required to have these allergens listed when their concentration exceeds a certain threshold, this is not the case in Australia. The fragrance allergen of interest is Citronellol. In order to avoid having to list any fragrance allergens in the EU this wax should be used at no more than 2% in a leave-on product and 10% in a rinse-off. Going above these limits does not mean your product won't be safe or legally allowed to be sold into this market but it does mean you need to call out these components on your INCI list.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
The information provided is for educational purposes only. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.
As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of products is outside the control of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential losses.