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Seatons Rice Bran Wax

INCI: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax

What is it?

Rice bran wax is recovered as a byproduct when rice bran oil is refined, since crude rice bran oil naturally contains a small amount of wax. Unlike a fatty oil or butter, it's a true wax: a mix of long-chain esters, meaning a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol joined together, similar in structure to carnauba and candel...

How is it used?

Fully melt it into the oil phase, generally above about 80 to 85°C, then move it off direct heat and keep it warm in a water bath while you add any heat-sensitive ingredients around 55°C. Pour promptly and stir continuously as it cools to avoid a grainy finish.

Forms

Available forms and grades affect how this ingredient behaves and how it should be selected for a formula.

Appearance

Color, texture, and physical characteristics can vary between suppliers and product grades.

Usage rate

Recommended incorporation levels depend on product type, supplier guidance, and the intended result.

Why we use it

Formulators choose this ingredient for specific performance, sensory, and stability benefits.

Strengths and limitations

Its advantages, compatibility considerations, and practical tradeoffs should be weighed during development.

Alternatives and substitutions

Possible replacements depend on the ingredient's role, desired skin feel, and formulation system.

Storage and shelf life

Appropriate storage conditions help protect quality and performance throughout the ingredient's usable life.

Seatons Rice Bran Wax

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