Carnuaba Wax

Ingredients: Carnuaba Wax

INCI: Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Other Names : Brazil wax

CAS NO: 8015-86-9

Natural Plant Wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian ‘Tree of life”\. Consists of esters, free long chain fatty alcohols and free fatty acids and resins. It is obtained by beating the wax off dried leaves, which is then refined and bleached

Unique to Brazil.

Origin: USA

Acidic Value 2-15mg KOH/g

Saponification : 78-95 mg KOH/g

HLB: 12

Aroma:  No scent
Colour  Dull yellow

Vegan?: Yes

Melting Point: 145°F (80-86°c)

Brittle at room temperature , softens and melts above 80F (30°c) Clean Fracture

How much to use : This is the hardest of all the natural waxes. It is mainly used for lipsticks to achieve the right consistency and increase the melting point. Also provides a great gloss to products.

Moderately priced.

Why Choose This Carnuaba for my formula?

• Thickening Agent for anhydrous, oil based serums
• Hypoallergenic
• Emoillient
• Reduces Stickiness
• Emulsion Stabaliser
• Imparts hardness – High melting point adds hardening to formulations
• Natural Colour for adding a tint to your emulsions and balms or use uncoloured for a beautiful soft yellow natural colour.
• Handy pellet size for ease of handling and quick dissolving when making emulsions.
• Adds gloss
• Can be brittle on its own combine with other waxes to create the right texture.

Suitable For
Cosmetic Applications:

Ointments 01.2-2%
Emulsions 0.1-0.5%
Moisturiser 0.5-5%
Creams and Lotions >2%
Balms 2-10%
Sticks >20%
Pomades <10%
Mascara <5%

Other Uses: Also used for furniture, shoe and woods polish.

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