Koster Keunen Powdered Carnauba Wax #1 NF ARP

Carnauba Wax is a high melt point, hard, natural vegetable wax from the leaves of the palm Copernicia Cerifera, native to Brazil. Quality is determined by the age of the leaves and is categorized by color. NF Carnauba Wax is available in flake and powder form.

INCI Name: Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

Chemical Name: Carnauba wax

Functions: Gloss Enhancer, Hardener, Slip Agent, Thermal Stabilizer, Thermal Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Waxes

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8015-86-9
EC No.
232-399-4

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Home Care Applications
Formulation Guidelines
  • Carnauba Wax will produce different textures depending on the application.
  • It is widely used to increase thermal stability, gloss, hardness, and slip.
  • It can be used at any level to obtain the properties the chemist requires. Applications include color cosmetics, skin and hair care, pharmaceuticals, food and fruit coatings, automotive, furniture and leather polishes, and many industrial applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light yellow fine powder
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point80-86°CUSP 741
Acid Value2-7mgKOH/gUSP 401
Residue On Ignitionmax. 0.25%USP 281
Saponification Value78-95mgKOH/gUSP 401

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years