1. 70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE QUALITY WITH ISO9001 AND ISO CERTIFICATION VERSATILITY WITH 100's OF WAX PRODUCTS FDA & KOSHER CERTIFICATION
THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (IGI) is an international leader in technology, development and manufacturing of wax based products with approximately 1 Billion USD in sales.
We are a customer driven organization committed to meeting our customer's needs by supplying value-added products and services. We understand your demands for higher product quality (IGI is ISO 9001 and ISO certified) and superior performance. We want to contribute to your success by providing top quality products supported by sound technical service that can help you produce better products cost effectively.

2. IGI Waxes for the Personal Care Industry
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3. Leadership through Innovation
IGIIGI Target’s Goal
Leadership through Innovation
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4. IGI Company Overview Founded in 1948 Privately owned
Headquartered in Toronto
4 Wax Refineries
Toronto, Ontario
Farmers Valley, PA
Woods Cross, UT
Evanston, WY
4 Blending Facilities
Titusville, PA
Oshkosh, WI
Baytown, TX
Office/Distribution for LA
Office in Mexico City, Mexico
Distribution in:
México
Colombia
Brazil
Chile
Central America
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5. IGI Product Overview Paraffin Wax Microcrystalline Wax
Natural - Hybrid – USP Petrolatums
Accumelt ™ Waxes / Acculin ™ Waxes / ISO-Polymers
Synthetic Wax
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6. Paraffin Waxes Predominantly linear molecular chains (crystalline)
Complex mixtures of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons
Predominantly linear molecular chains (crystalline)
Mw 250 to 1200 (C18 to C80)
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7. IGI Paraffin Waxes Melting Point ASTM D-87 Penetration Color Sayblot
Typical Values
Melting Point ASTM D-87
∙ F (∙ C)
Penetration
ASTM 1321
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Sayblot
1230 A
130 (54.4) 14
+30
1239 A
138 (58.9) 12
1250 A
142.5 (61.4) 11
1297 A
151 (66.1)
1260 A
157 (69.4)
+28
FDA STATUS:
These products meet the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR for use in food and in 21 CFR for use in non-food articles and in contact with food.

8. Paraffin Wax Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Viscosity builder, emollient
Waterproof Mascara
Water repelling agent
Eyeliner pencils
Structure formation
Press Powder
Binders
Lipsticks
Structure Formation
Facial Masks
Hydration
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10. Microcrystalline Waxes
Complex mixtures of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons
Predominantly branched molecular chains (amorphous)
Mw 350 to 1200 (C25 to C80)
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11. IGI Microcrystalline Waxes
Typical Values
Melting Point ASTM D-127
∙ F (∙ C)
Penetration
ASTM 1321
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
ASTM D-1500
* Saybolt
Microsere 5788A
140 (60.0) 40
L 0.5
Microsere 5714A
159 (70.6) 29
1.2
Microsere 5715A
170 (76.7) 28
+16*
Microsere 5897A
185 (85.0) 18
0.5
Microsere 5896A
188 (86.7)
Microsere 5906A
191 (88.3) 8
Microsere 5909A
194 (90.0) 7
0.2
FDA STATUS:
These products meet the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR for use in food and in 21 CFR for use in non-food articles and in contact with food.

12. Microcrystalline Wax Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Viscosity builder, emollient
Waterproof Mascara
Water repelling agent
Eyeliner pencils
Structure formation
Press Powder
Binders, adds softness
Hair Care
Styling Waxes
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14. Petrolatum
Complex semi-solid combination of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Wax and White Mineral Oil
Mw 250 to 1200 (C18 to C80)
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15. IGI USP Petrolatums Melting Point ASTM D-127 Cone Penetration ASTM 937
Typical Values
Melting Point ASTM D-127
∙ F (∙ C)
Cone Penetration ASTM 937
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Lovibond
2” Cell
Petax 310 A
132 (55.6)
180
0.8 Y 0.1 R
Petax 320 A
215
Petax 321 A
4 Y 0.7 R
Petax 305 A*
184 (84.4)
136
0.5 Y
* High Melting Point Petrolatum does not meet USP melting point requirement.
FDA STATUS:
These products meet the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR for use in food and in 21 CFR for use in non-food articles and in contact with food.
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

16. Petrolatum Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Moisture barrier
Lipstick
Emollient and adds shine
Hair Care
Styling Waxes
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18. Hybrid Petrolatum Complex combination of Microcrystalline Waxes
and Selected Vegetable Oils
Benefits:
○ Superior moisturization of petrolatum.
○ Better esthetics than conventional Petrolatum
○ Eco-friendly incorporates a renewable resource.
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19. IGI Hybrid Petrolatums
Typical Values
Melting Point ASTM D-127
∙ F (∙ C)
Cone Penetration ASTM 937
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Lovibond
2” Cell
HyPet C
6019A
142 (61.1)
190
0.9 Y 0.2 R
HyPet J
R-4452 B
138 (58.9)
190
39.0 Y 1.0 R
INCI Name:
HyPet C - Microcrystalline Wax (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
HyPet J - Microcrystalline Wax (and) Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

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21. Natural Vegetable Petrolatum Replacement
IGI Sebapet
Natural Vegetable Petrolatum Replacement
Benefits:
○ Mimics fatty acid and esters of Sebum.
○ Better esthetics than conventional Petrolatum.
○ Eco-friendly incorporates a renewable resource.
○ Incorporates Natural Antioxidant.
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22. Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
IGI Sebapet
Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
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24. IGI Sebapet L Melting Point ASTM D-127 Cone Penetration ASTM 937 Color
Typical Values
Melting Point ASTM D-127
∙ F (∙ C)
Cone Penetration ASTM 937
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Lovibond
2” Cell
Sebapet L
R-5082B
163.5 (84.2)
171
Yellow/Tan
INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (and) Lauric Acid (and) Hydrogenated Castor Oil (and) Beeswax (and) Calcium Stearate
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

25. Natural Wax Substitutes
IGI offers functional equivalent wax to
three of the main natural waxes.
○ Synthetic Beeswax
○ Synthetic Candelilla Wax
○ Synthetic Carnauba Wax
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26. IGI Synthetic Beeswax R-4863A
Typical Values
ASTM
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST METHODS
METHOD
Minimum
Maximum
TYPICAL
Congealing Point °F (°C)
D 938
142 (61.1)
151 (66.1)
146.5 (63.6)
Color, Visual
----
Light Yellow
Saybolt Color
D 1833
---
-12
Acid Value, mg KOH/g
USP
21.5
Ester Value
75.5
Sapification Number 97
INCI Name: Synthetic Beeswax
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

27. IGI Synthetic Candelilla Wax R-4770A
Typical Values
ASTM
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST METHODS
METHOD
Minimum
Maximum
TYPICAL
Congealing Point °F (°C)
D 938
155 (68.3)
165 (73.9)
161.5 (71.9)
Needle Penetration, 77°F (25°C)
D 1321 2 8 5
Color, Visual
----
Off White/Tan
Odor
D 1833
1.5
Acid Value, mg KOH/g
15.4
Sapification Number
61.3
INCI Name: Synthetic Candelilla Wax
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

28. IGI Synthetic Carnauba Wax R-5159A
Typical Values
ASTM
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST METHODS
METHOD
Minimum
Maximum
TYPICAL
Congealing Point °F (°C)
D 938
176 (80.0)
186.8 (86.0)
183.0 (83.9)
Color, Visual
----
Off White/Tan
Acid Value, mg KOH/g
4.6
Sapification Number
86.6
INCI Name: Synthetic Carnauba Wax
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St., Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

29. Synthetic Waxes CH3 - (CH2)n - CH3
GTL and Polymers where “n” = 30 to 1,000
Monomers include, ethylene, propylene, other olefins and alpha olefins.
Polarity and functionality altered by oxidation, addition of alcohol, acid, ester or amide groups
CH3 - (CH2)n - CH3
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30. IGI Synthetic Waxes R4105A 174 (78.9) 9 Light Tan R4117 A 237 (114)
Typical Values
Congealing Point
ASTM D-938
∙ F (∙ C)
Penetration
ASTM 1321
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Sayblot
R4105A
174 (78.9) 9
Light Tan
R4117 A
237 (114)
0.5
INCI Name: Synthetic Wax
FDA STATUS:
These products meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR "Paraffin Synthetic".

31. Synthetic Wax Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Film formers
Eyeliner pencils
Structure formation
Lipsticks
Structure Formation
Shower Products
Exfoliant
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32. Acculin Waxes CH3 - (CH2)n - CH3
IGI Acculin TM Waxes are polyethylene waxes having a low molecular weight and narrow carbon distribution. These waxes bridge the gap between a high melting paraffin wax and a high molecular weight polyethylene. They can be used to enhance stability, control the melting point and the congealing/melting cycle time.
CH3 - (CH2)n - CH3
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33. IGI AcculinWaxes Typical Values 2053A Acculin™ 400 178 (81) 10 7*
Product Code Number
Product 
Name
Melting Point
ASTM D-127
∙ F (∙ C)
Penetration
ASTM 1321
77∙ F (25∙C)
Viscosity
ASTM D-3236
(cPs)
*99ºC /149ºC
2053A
Acculin™ 400
178 (81) 10 7*
2056A
Acculin™ 500
190 (88)
5.5
8.5*
2061A
Acculin™ 655
210.2 (99)
2.0 7
2063A
Acculin™ 725
218 (104)
1.5
2068A
Acculin™ 850
225 (107)
1.0
2071A
Acculin™ 1000
235 (113) 15
2074A
Acculin™ 2000
259 (126)
0.5 55
INCI Name: Polyethylene Wax
FDA STATUS:
These products meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR "Paraffin Synthetic".

34. Acculin Waxes Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Film Formers
Eyeliner pencils
Structure formation
Press Powder
Binders
Lipsticks
Structure Formation
Shower Products
Exfoliant
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35. Accumelt TM Waxes
IGI’s proprietary ‘high vacuum wiped film evaporation’ process produces waxes with very narrow carbon distributions.
IGI partners with customers to ensure viable economic solutions for specified applications.
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36. Properties of Accumelt TM Waxes
Precise repeatable onset melt temperature. Controlled viscosity in the liquid phase. Fast melting. Highly crystalline. Non reactive.
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37. IGI AccumeltTM Waxes Congealing Point ASTM D-938 ∙ F (∙ C) Penetration
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
Saybolt
* ASTM
Accumelt 85
8755A
188.6 (87.0)1 5
< 0.5*
Accumelt 78
8722A
166.5 (74.7) 13
> +26
Accumelt 72
8719A
158.0 (70.0) 15
< 2.0*
Accumelt 64
8718A
140.0 (60) 19
1 Mettler Drop Melting Point ASTM 3954
INCI Name: Synthetic Wax
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main ST., Titusville, PA (800) /(814)

38. Synthetic Wax Starting Material
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39. First Three Distillation Cuts

40. Accumelt TM Waxes in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Enhance stability
Lipsticks
Control melt temperature
Hair Care
Short cycle time for heat activation
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42. IGI ISO-Polymers High Molecular Weights 1000 - 4000
Highly branched with long carbon chains
High Molecular Weights
Low Melting 100 F – 165 F
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43. IGI ISO-Polymers Typical Values Melting Point ASTM D-36 ∙ F (∙ C)
Needle Penetration
ASTM 1321
77∙ F (25∙C)
Color
ASTM D-1500
ISO-P 100 HV
R-4570D
99 (37.2) 30
2.0 Max
ISO-P 130
R-4570B
130 (54.4) 10
ISO-P 165*
R-4570C
165 (73.9) 5
INCI Name: Poly (C20-28 Olefin) *Poly (C30-45 olefin)
The International Group, Inc, 1100 East Main St, Titusville, PA (800) / (814)

44. IGI ISO-Polymers Use in Cosmetics
Creams and Lotions
Film Former
Lipsticks
Control Syeresis, Color Stability
Hair Care
Styling Gels
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47. Contact Information
Ing. Jesús Collantes, Manager - Latin America;
Of ext. 168, Cel ;
Janete Carvalho / Sandra Monteiro; W Chemicals - Brazil Sales Agent; , Cel
Oscar González; Trichem Colombia – Distributor; Cel: ;
Gonzalo Pérez; Comercial de Productos Industriales S. A. Chile – Distributor; Tel ;