How does rose flower wax differ from rose essential oil?
Wax is the solid solvent-extracted fraction for texture and fixative; oil is the steam-distilled liquid for concentrated scent.
What is the difference between rose flower wax and rose absolute?
Wax is the waxy residue of solvent extraction; absolute is the alcohol-soluble aromatic fraction at much higher cost.
How is rose flower wax different from paraffin wax, beeswax and other common waxes?
Rose flower wax is a botanical perfumery extract with natural aroma; commodity waxes only provide structure.
What usage rates of rose flower wax are recommended in cosmetic formulas?
Typical rates: 5-20% solid perfume, 5-15% lip balm, 3-10% candle; melt with oil phase below 80°C.
What are the storage and transport conditions for the rose flower wax?
Solid at RT, not dangerous goods; keep below 25 °C; melting in hot transit is not a defect.
How is rose flower wax sourced sustainably and ethically?
Contract-farmed damask rose, batch traceable to plot, closed-loop solvent recovery, farm visits possible in harvest season.
How does temperature affect rose flower wax during storage?
Melts at 50-62°C; softening in hot weather is only a physical change — composition and aroma are preserved.
What is the solubility of the rose flower wax in common cosmetic bases?
Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils, insoluble in water; easy incorporation across formulations.
What aromatic compounds give rose flower wax its signature fragrance?
Rich in citronellol, geraniol and phenylethyl alcohol; GC-MS profile provided per batch.
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