Product of the month: Mar. 2014 Easy, easier, self-emulsifying waxes KahlWax 5109, KahlWax 5115 There are definitely benefits to using waxes with a high melting point but the downside can be the problem of the oil phase over- heating. KahlWax’s self-emulsifying waxes are the ideal solution. Thanks to the use of a PEG-free emulsifier, the wax blends can be easily added to the water phase and heated to approximately 80°C. Both types have unique properties, including an elegant, non- sticky, silky skin feel and a slight mattifying effect that helps to rebalance greasy skin. Kahlwax 5109 is based on sunflower seed and carnauba wax. Sunflower seed wax is a pale-colored hull wax with a transparent melt; it is a by-product of the production of the edible oil obtained by milling unhulled seeds. The most widely used type of wax is Carnauba wax, a hard wax obtained from the Brazilian palm Copernicia Prunifera which produces large amounts of crude wax to protect its leaves against dehydration. Kahlwax 5115 combines the benefits of rice bran and myrica wax and has been designed especially for use in O/W emulsions. Myrica wax is a fruit peel wax derived from the Myrica Pubescens tree native to Latin America; rice bran wax is a hull wax produced as a by-product during the preparation of rice bran oil. Both Kahlwax types are based on GMO-free raw materials and have a very low peroxide value. KahlWax is one of the leading specialists in the field of top-quality natural waxes, including Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Candelilla wax and countless other plant-based waxes. Our clients include businesses in the cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals industries. KahlWax delivers a wide range of the finest waxes in a variety of product formats, such as pellets, flakes, prills, powders, emulsions and slabs. Our expertise and experience are augmented with our own in-house R&D and product develop- ment, where we offer state-of-the-art service, support and solutions for our customers. www.kahlwax.de.