Sunflower Wax

Sunflower Wax Applications - Mount Wilder

Premium Quality Sunflower Wax

Mount Wilder's Refined Sunflower Wax is a high-quality, plant-based wax derived from sunflower seeds. It offers exceptional structure and stability across numerous applications, from cosmetics to industrial uses.

As a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based and animal-derived waxes, our Sunflower Wax delivers superior performance while supporting environmentally conscious manufacturing practices.

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Key Features

  • Structure and stability for various formulations
  • 100% plant-based and sustainable origin
  • Excellent moisture barrier properties
  • Compatible with diverse ingredients
  • Helps create firm yet pliable products
  • Natural alternative to synthetic waxes

Applications & Benefits

Cosmetics

Our Refined Sunflower Wax excels in cosmetics applications, providing structure, stability, moisture barrier and smooth glide for superior performance.

  • Structure
  • Stability
  • Moisture barrier
  • Smooth glide

Candles

Perfect for clean burning, slow melt rate, excellent scent throw, and eco-friendly formulations for candles.

  • Clean burn
  • Slow melt rate
  • Excellent scent throw
  • Eco-friendly

Coatings & Polishes

Used for natural sheen, protective barriers, water resistance, and durability in coating and polish applications.

  • Natural sheen
  • Protective barrier
  • Water resistance
  • Durable

Food Applications

Provides edible barrier, moisture retention, and helps extend shelf-life in food-related formulations.

  • Edible barrier
  • Moisture retention
  • Shelf-life extension

Industrial Uses

Supports water resistance, anti-fungal protection, tear resistance, and smooth finishes in various industrial applications.

  • Water resistance
  • Anti-fungal
  • Tear resistance
  • Smooth finish

Technical Specifications

  • Melting Point: 74-80°C
  • Acid Value: 2-12 mg KOH/g
  • Saponification Value: 80-130 mg KOH/g
  • Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow solid
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