Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 8015-86-9
- EC No.
- 232-399-4
Features & Benefits
- Product Background
- The Carnauba palm is indigenous to northern Brazil and can be found along riverbanks and streams. The tree expels wax through pores in the leaves this maintains hydration in an equatorial climate.
- T1 is the first to be harvested, while T3 (mustard color) and T4 (Dark Brown) are harvested later in the season and are considered a lower grade.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Applications
- Industrial
- Surface Coating
- Personal Care and Cosmetics
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Point | 80 - 88 | °C | — |
| Acid Value | 2 - 10 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Saponification Value | 78 - 95 | — | — |
| Ash Content | max. 0.25 | wt. % | — |
| Relative Density | approx. 0.97 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Format
Flake