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CAS number: 223705-74-6
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Hydrolyzed beeswax (hydrolysates of beeswax (lat. Cera alba, engl. beeswax) is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations. Hydrolyzed beeswax acts as surfactant (washing-active substance), emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together), emulsion stabilizer (supports the formation of emulsions and improves the resistance and durability of emulsions).
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