Description

Carnauba Wax is a natural, hard wax derived from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree, *Copernicia prunifera*. This unique botanical wax is prized for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and brilliant gloss, making it a superior additive for enhancing product performance and appearance. It is an indispensable ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial coatings sectors seeking a natural, high-performance material.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: As a key hardening agent and gloss enhancer in lipsticks, mascara, creams, and lotions.
• Food & Confectionery: Used as a glazing and polishing agent for candies, chewing gum, and fresh fruits to provide a shiny, protective coating.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a tablet and pill coating agent to control drug release and improve swallowability.
• Automotive & Industrial Polishes: Provides a deep, durable shine and protective layer in car waxes, floor polishes, and furniture waxes.
• Leather & Shoe Care: Imparts water resistance and a high-gloss finish to leather products and shoe polishes.
• Coatings & Inks: Modifies the rheology and improves the scratch resistance and gloss of printing inks and specialty coatings.
• Modeling & Sculpting: Used in investment casting and as a component in modeling clays and crayons.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carnauba Wax
CAS No.	8015-86-9
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex mixture of esters, fatty alcohols, acids, and hydrocarbons)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Brazil Wax; Palm Wax; Carnauba; Cire de Carnauba; Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax; E903; INS 903; CI 75120; Candelilla Wax Substitute (in some applications)
EINECS	232-399-4

Quality Control

Our Carnauba Wax is sourced and processed to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. We offer various grades, including refined and prime yellow types, which are tested against key parameters such as melting point, acid value, and saponification value. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to ensure compliance with relevant standards like FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and other industry-specific requirements.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown flakes or powder
Melting Point	82 - 86 °C
Acid Value	2 - 7 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	78 - 88 mg KOH/g
Loss on Drying	< 2.0 %
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in warm esters and ketones

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