Strahl & Pitsch SP-63K Carnauba Wax #1 Yellow Kosher

Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree known as ‘Copernica Cerifera’, also referred to as the "Tree of Life". The Carnauba palm flourishes in northeastern regions within Brazil, and proliferates naturally along riverbanks, streams and damp low-lands.The tree exudes wax through the petioles of its fan-shaped leaves, which prevents dehydration in the equatorial climate. The palm leaves, harvested in the dry months occurring from August through December, are sun-dried and mechanically thrashed to separate the wax from the leaf. The color and quality of the wax are governed by the age of the leaves and care used in processing.

INCI Name: Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

Ingredient Name: Carnauba Wax

Chemical Name: Carnauba wax

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Glazing Agent, Hardener, Hardener, Polishing Agent, Slip Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Water Repellent

Chemical Family: Natural Waxes, Waxes

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
8015-86-9
Ingredients
Carnauba Wax
Food Additive Number
E 903, INS 903
EC No.
232-399-4

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Functions
  • Hardener
  • Melt Point Modifier
  • Viscosity Modifier
  • Co-Emulsifier
  • Polish Base
  • Water Repellent
  • OIl and Solvent Retention
  • Glazing
Grades Available
  • No #1 Yellow (Type 1)
  • NC #3 Light (Type 3)
  • NC #3 Dark (Type 4 - Filtered)

Applications & Uses

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Color Cosmetic Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Hair Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Treatment Product Applications
Recommended Applications
  • Tablet Coating
  • Glazes
  • Anti-Sticking Agent
  • Hard Shell Candy Coating
  • Confection Polish
  • Chewing Gum
Compatibility
Carnauba Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.

Properties

Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value2 - 7mg KOH/gCurrent NF Monograph
Identification by IRCompares to USP RSCurrent NF Monograph
Melting Point80.0 - 86.0°CCurrent NF Monograph
Residual SolventsCompliesCurrent NF Monograph
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.25Current NF Monograph
Saponification Value78 - 95mg KOH/gCurrent NF Monograph

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Information
  • Globally accepted
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan
  • Natural/ Naturally Derived
  • No animal testing
  • Reach: Annex V Exempt
  • GRAS Listed
  • No BSE/ TSE
  • Kosher
  • no BHT and/or BHA
  • No Heavy Metals
  • No Nanomaterials
  • No Nutritional Content
  • No Microbial Content
  • No Residual Solvents
  • Does not contain palm oil

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Global