- INCI Name:Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- CAS Number:8015-86-9
- Functions:Anti-Caking Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Thickener
- Chemical Family:Waxes, Animal Oils
- Labeling Claims:Kosher, Organic, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Food Contact Acceptable, Halal, Bio-based, Credo Clean Standard
- Synonyms:Copernicia cerifera wax, E 903
Mosselman Carnauba Wax EP 10 (8015-86-9) occurs on the leaves of a species of palm Copernica prunifera (synonym to Copernica cerifera) which grows in Brazil. Carnauba-wax is used in floor wax, polishes for shoes, furniture and cars. It is also used in cosmetics, leather finishes as well as for miscellaneous other purposes.