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Product Description
Carnauba Wax, renowned as one of the toughest waxes available. Harvested from the leaves and leaf buds of the Carnauba palm in Brazil, its robust nature makes it ideal for achieving a long-lasting shine on your dad's new car or shoes. In the cosmetic realm, Carnauba Wax is prized for its firmness, particularly in lip-care products. This material boasts insolubility in water and alcohol, yet can be easily incorporated by melting (melting point 80–88°C) into your oil and wax phase. Supplied as Type 3 (T3) grade in flake format, Carnauba Wax ensures easy handling for your formulation needs.
INCI Listing: Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Frequently asked questions
What is carnauba wax?
It is a hard plant wax collected from the leaves and leaf buds of the Brazilian carnauba palm, Copernicia prunifera (INCI: Copernicia Cerifera Wax). This is the refined T3 grade, a natural yellow wax of Brazilian origin.
Is carnauba wax a vegan alternative to beeswax?
Yes, it is a plant wax suitable for vegans. It is much harder and glossier than beeswax, so it is usually used at a lower level, often blended with softer waxes or oils, to give stick products firmness, shine and heat stability.
Can it be used in food?
Yes, it is suitable for food use, where it is known as E903 and used as a glazing agent. Check the EU Food and Feed Information Portal for the permitted applications.
What pack sizes are available?
From 1kg up to 25kg, all priced online. For regular volumes, ask us for a bulk quote.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00400 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Copernicia Cerifera Wax |
| CAS No. | 8015-86-9 |
| EC No. | 232-399-4 |
| Botanical Name | Copernicia cerifera (accepted name Copernicia prunifera) |
| Plant Part | Leaves and leaf buds |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Extraction Method | Refined |
| Appearance | Solid, yellow flakes or hard masses (at ambient temperature) |
| Function | Viscosity controlling, Film forming, Emollient, Binding |
| Applications | Vegan lip balms and sticks, Mascara and brow products, Solid perfumes and balms, Deodorant sticks, Candles and wax melts, Polishes and coatings |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store product in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food use (see EU Food and Feed Information Portal for permitted applications) |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Carnauba Wax, renowned as one of the toughest waxes available. Harvested from the leaves and leaf buds of the Carnauba palm in Brazil, its robust nature makes it ideal for achieving a long-lasting shine on your dad's new car or shoes. In the cosmetic realm, Carnauba Wax is prized for its firmness, particularly in lip-care products. This material boasts insolubility in water and alcohol, yet can be easily incorporated by melting (melting point 80–88°C) into your oil and wax phase. Supplied as Type 3 (T3) grade in flake format, Carnauba Wax ensures easy handling for your formulation needs.
INCI Listing: Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Frequently asked questions
What is carnauba wax?
It is a hard plant wax collected from the leaves and leaf buds of the Brazilian carnauba palm, Copernicia prunifera (INCI: Copernicia Cerifera Wax). This is the refined T3 grade, a natural yellow wax of Brazilian origin.
Is carnauba wax a vegan alternative to beeswax?
Yes, it is a plant wax suitable for vegans. It is much harder and glossier than beeswax, so it is usually used at a lower level, often blended with softer waxes or oils, to give stick products firmness, shine and heat stability.
Can it be used in food?
Yes, it is suitable for food use, where it is known as E903 and used as a glazing agent. Check the EU Food and Feed Information Portal for the permitted applications.
What pack sizes are available?
From 1kg up to 25kg, all priced online. For regular volumes, ask us for a bulk quote.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00400 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Copernicia Cerifera Wax |
| CAS No. | 8015-86-9 |
| EC No. | 232-399-4 |
| Botanical Name | Copernicia cerifera (accepted name Copernicia prunifera) |
| Plant Part | Leaves and leaf buds |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Extraction Method | Refined |
| Appearance | Solid, yellow flakes or hard masses (at ambient temperature) |
| Function | Viscosity controlling, Film forming, Emollient, Binding |
| Applications | Vegan lip balms and sticks, Mascara and brow products, Solid perfumes and balms, Deodorant sticks, Candles and wax melts, Polishes and coatings |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store product in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food use (see EU Food and Feed Information Portal for permitted applications) |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
