Jojoba Wax
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Jojoba Wax is a natural, golden-yellow to amber-colored wax ester extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). Unlike traditional vegetable oils, jojoba wax is chemically a liquid wax, known for its excellent stability, moisturizing properties, and similarity to human sebum. It is odorless or mildly nutty and is widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications as an emollient, thickener, and skin conditioning agent.
Categories: Emollients, Emulsifiers, Excipients, Thickeners
Tags: Cosmetic ingredient, Emollient, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Wax, Natural wax
Description
Jojoba Wax
Primary UsesÂ
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry
- Used extensively as an emollient and moisturizer in creams, lotions, balms, lipsticks, sunscreens, and hair care products to provide long-lasting hydration and skin softness.
- Functions as a natural thickening agent and texture enhancer, improving the spreadability and stability of formulations.
- Serves as a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss without clogging pores.
- Utilized in hair conditioners and styling products to impart shine and smoothness.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Used as a skin conditioning agent in topical ointments and creams to soothe and protect damaged or sensitive skin.
- Acts as a carrier and stabilizer for active ingredients in transdermal and topical drug delivery systems.
- Industrial and Technical Applications
- Used as a biodegradable lubricant in machinery and precision instruments requiring a non-greasy, long-lasting lubricating film.
- Applied in polishes and coatings for wood, leather, and metals to enhance surface protection and sheen.
Secondary UsesÂ
- Food Industry
- Occasionally used as a glazing agent or coating in food applications, subject to food-grade certification and regulatory approval.
- Hair Care Treatments
- Employed in scalp treatments and hair masks for conditioning and anti-frizz properties.
- Natural and Organic Products
- Popular ingredient in natural and organic formulations due to its biodegradability and plant-based origin.
- Crafts and DIY Uses
- Utilized in homemade balms, salves, candles, and other handcrafted personal care products as a natural wax base.
PRODUCT KEY FEATURES
- Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): Mixture of long-chain wax esters predominantly eicosenoates and docosenoates
- Common/Trade Name: Jojoba Wax; Jojoba Oil Wax
- CAS Number: 61789-91-1 (for jojoba oil; wax form similar)
- HS Code: 1515.90.00
- Synonyms: Jojoba oil wax; Liquid wax from jojoba seeds
- Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Liquid wax (semi-solid at room temperature, depending on purity)
- Color & Odor: Golden yellow to amber; mild, nutty or odorless
- Melting Point: Approx. 6–10 °C (varies)
- Density: Approx. 0.86–0.87 g/cm³
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, hexane
- Stability: Highly stable to oxidation and heat
- Safety & Hazard Attributes
GHS Classification:
- Generally regarded as safe and non-hazardous
- May cause mild skin or eye irritation in sensitive individuals
Toxicity:
- Non-toxic and biocompatible with skin
Exposure Limits:
- Not applicable
- Storage & Handling Attributes
Storage Conditions:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources
Container Type:
- Typically stored in sealed food-grade plastic or glass containers
Shelf Life:
- Stable for 1–2 years if stored properly
Handling Precautions:
- Avoid contamination and moisture ingress
- Use gloves when handling bulk material to maintain purity
- Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Approved for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use by FDA, EMA, and other regulatory bodies
- Complies with natural and organic certification standards where applicable
- Labeling must reflect botanical source and purity levels
- Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable and environmentally friendly
- Ecotoxicity: Low environmental toxicity
- Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
- Safety Handling Precautions
PPE Required:
- Gloves recommended for bulk handling
Handling Guidelines:
- Avoid contamination; maintain hygienic conditions
Storage Measures:
- Keep container tightly sealed and protected from excessive heat
- First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Not typically hazardous; move to fresh air if irritation occurs
- Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water if irritation occurs (rare)
- Eye Contact: Rinse with water if irritation develops
- Ingestion: Non-toxic; seek medical attention if large quantities swallowed
- Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Combustible organic material; will burn with smoke and fumes
- Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or COâ‚‚ extinguishers
- Special Precautions: Wear full protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus if involved in fire
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and organic vapors
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