Carnauba Wax

Carnauba Wax

Item No. WAX-CARN-01
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Description
Description
Natural vegetable wax exuded by the leaves of a palm tree (copernicia cerifera) growing in Brazil, hardest natural wax available, composed of wax esters (85%), free fatty acids, fatty alcohols & resins (15%). Type 3 grade. Melting point 80-85°C (176-185°F).
Benefits
  • Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer
  • Provides good texture and stability due to high melting point
  • Has emollient and moisturizing properties
  • Has good skin protective properties
Use
Warm to melt before use. Add to fat phase in formulas requiring emulsification. Typical use level 2-40%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, salves, ointments, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, lip gloss.
CAS
8015-86-9
INCI
Copernicia prunifera (carnauba) wax
composition
Copernicia prunifera (carnauba) wax
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Yellow flakes or powder, no or faint odor
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Brazil, USA
Raw Material Source
Leaves of the palm tree Copernicia Cerifera
Manufacture
Carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves of the palm tree Copernicia Cerifera that grows mainly in Brazil. After harvesting the sun-dried leaves are mechanically thrashed to separate the wax from the leaf. The wax is the further processed and purified.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1521100040