Wheat Germ Wax
(Triticum Vulgare)
From the classical name for wheat “vulgare” (common)…
The Wheat Germ plant is native to West Asia.
It takes 28 pounds of Wheat Germ to produce one quart of Wheat Germ Oil.
The wheat germ contains 25% of protein, minerals and vitamins and is milled to product white flour.
Wheat Germ Wax - a light colored pellet for any type of application where you would normally choose beeswax. Slightly softer than beeswax it makes a nice smooth lip balm!
WHEAT GERM WAX TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
CHEMICAL NAME: WHEAT GERM WAX
INCI NAME: TRITICUM VULGARE
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
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Units |
Methods |
Range |
| Physical form at 25oC |
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Visual |
Pellets |
| Color |
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Visual |
Yellowish |
| Dropping point |
(oC) |
NFT 60-102 |
58 - 64 |
| Solidification point |
(oC) |
NFT 60-128 |
61 - 66 |
| Acid value |
(mgKOH/g) |
NFT 60-204 |
<10 |
| Saponification point |
(mgKOH/g) |
NFT 60-206 |
90 - 140 |
| Iodine value |
(gI2/100g) |
NF ISO 3961 |
20 - 60 |
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