Description

Candelilla Wax is a natural, hard vegetable wax derived from the leaves of the *Euphorbia cerifera* and *Euphorbia antisyphilitica* shrubs, prized for its high melting point, excellent gloss, and film-forming properties. This versatile wax is a crucial ingredient for formulators seeking a sustainable, plant-based alternative to beeswax or carnauba wax. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial coatings sectors who require a natural, non-toxic, and high-performance texturizing and hardening agent.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: As a key component in lipsticks, lip balms, mascara, and creams to provide structure, gloss, and emollient properties.
• Food & Confectionery: Used as a glazing agent, surface-finishing agent, and release agent for chewing gum, candy coatings, and fresh fruit (E902).
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a tablet coating agent and in ointments to control drug release and provide a protective barrier.
• Polishes & Industrial Coatings: Imparts high gloss, hardness, and water resistance to shoe, floor, furniture, and automotive polishes.
• Candle Making: Acts as a hardening agent in candle blends to raise the melting point and reduce bending.
• Adhesives & Inks: Used to modify the rheology and improve the setting properties of hot-melt adhesives and printing inks.
• Modeling & Sculpting: Serves as a non-toxic additive in modeling clays and sculpting materials to enhance plasticity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Candelilla Wax
CAS No.	8006-44-8
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of hydrocarbons, esters, and alcohols
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax; Candelilla Cera; INS No. 902; E902; CI 7526; Bleached Candelilla Wax; Refined Candelilla Wax; Candelilla Wax USP/NF
EINECS	232-347-0

Quality Control

Our Candelilla Wax is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. We offer various grades, including Technical, Refined, and USP/NF, each with corresponding specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as melting point, acid value, and saponification value are provided with every shipment to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperatures (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown, hard wax
Melting Point	68 - 73 °C
Acid Value	12 - 22 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	43 - 65 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	15 - 36
Relative Density (at 25°C)	0.950 - 0.990
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %
Ash Content	< 0.3 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.