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Melting point of solid and liquid lipid mixtures was tested, and the percentage of melting point decreased.
| Compounds | Melting Point (°C) | Melting Point Decrease (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Candelilla wax | 58.91 | |
| Candelilla wax + MCT | 55.94 | 5.04 |
| Stearic acid | 61.7 | |
| Stearic acid + MCT | 58.8 | 4.7 |
| MEG | 60.23 | |
| MEG + MCT | 56.12 | 6.82 |
| Shea butter | 56.29 | - |
| Shea Butter + MCT | 57.03 | - |
