• Provides excellent structure and consistency to creams and balms
• Acts as a stabilizer and thickener in emulsified systems
• Offers a silky, non-greasy skin feel
• Compatible with a wide range of oils and butters
• Improves stability of lotions, ointments, and emulsions

Crodax Wax – Versatile Emulsifying & Structuring Wax for Cosmetics

 Crodax Wax is a high-performance, multi-functional cosmetic wax used as a co-emulsifier and structuring agent in a variety of personal care products. It enhances the body, consistency, and stability of emulsions and anhydrous systems, making it ideal for formulations like face creams, lotions, ointments, body butters, and makeup bases. Crodax wax imparts a smooth, elegant feel on application and helps prevent phase separation in both hot and cold processes.

INCI Name: Varies (typically a blend of Cetearyl Alcohol & PEG derivatives)

CAS Number: Proprietary blend

Solubility: Dispersible in oil; insoluble in water

Add Phase: Heated oil phase

pH Stability: 4.5 – 8.0

Processing Temperature: 65–75°C

Appearance: White to off-white solid flakes or pellets

Odor: Mild, waxy

Molecular Formula: Proprietary mixture

Molecular Weight: Not applicable

Flash Point: > 150°C

Density: ~0.95 g/cm³

Chemical Type: Non-ionic surfactant blend

Functional Groups: Fatty alcohols and ethoxylated esters

Primary Cosmetic Uses: Creams, lotions, balms, body butters, hair masks, ointments

• Usage Rate: 2% – 6%
• Phase: Add to heated oil phase
• Ideal For: Creams, Lotions, Balms, Hair Masks, Body Butters

🧴 Use Crodax Wax with lightweight emollients like Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride to avoid greasiness while boosting structure and texture in your emulsions.

✔️ Safe for all skin types

✔️ Suitable for sensitive and dry skin

✔️ Non-comedogenic and non-irritating

1. Anti-Aging Cream Base

Use 3–4% Crodax Wax for thick, rich emulsion stability with silky application.

2. Whipped Body Butter

Add 5–6% along with shea butter and jojoba oil for enhanced structure and spreadability.

3. Lip Balm / Lip Mask

Use as a co-structuring agent with beeswax for smooth glide and stability.

4. Hair Mask

Include 2–3% to improve thickness and emulsion performance with oils and proteins.

5. Night Repair Ointment

Add 4–5% with botanical extracts for a balm-like consistency and longer skin contact time.

Serums
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Too thick and waxy for thin serums.



Creams & Lotions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – Adds structure, glide, and emulsion stability.



Toners
☆☆☆☆☆ – Not Suitable
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Incompatible with water-thin products.



Face Masks
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Useful in cream-based masks for hold and hydration.



Cleansers
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Adds body to cream cleansers and emulsifying balms.



Hair Masks
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Builds texture and structure in creamy masks.



Deodorants
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Works in cream or stick formats.



Eye Creams
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Non-irritating and helps hold sensitive actives.



Shampoos
☆☆☆☆☆ – Not Suitable
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Not used in rinse-off surfactant systems.



Soaps
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜ – Only usable in syndet bars or melt & pour base.



Conditioners
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Improves creaminess and slip.



Lip Balms
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Adds smoothness and stabilizes balm structure.



Body Butters
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – Adds thickness and elegant finish.



Ointments
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Adds hold and texture in healing formulas.

Q1: Is Crodax Wax natural?

A1: It is a synthetic wax, often derived from ethoxylated and fatty alcohols, but is PEG-free in some versions.

Q2: Can it be used in cold process?

A2: It's best used in hot process, but may be added to oil phases in heated emulsification.

Q3: Does it leave a waxy feel?

A3: No — it is non-greasy and leaves a soft, dry-touch finish.

Q4: Is it comedogenic?

A4: No — Crodax Wax is generally non-comedogenic and safe for face use.