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The British Wax Refining Company Carnauba Wax – Type 4

Carnauba Wax – Type 4 is darker in color, suitable for industrial applications, dark polishes and coatings. Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the ‘Copernica Cerifera’ palm tree. The color and quality of this product are determined by the age of the leaves and the process of extraction.

Ingredient Name: Carnauba Wax

Chemical Name: Carnauba wax

Functions: Food Coating, Intermediate, Surface Modifier

CAS Number: 8015-86-9

Synonyms: Copernicia cerifera wax, E 903

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Ingredient Name
    Base Chemicals Functions
    CASE Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    8015-86-9
    Ingredients
    Carnauba Wax
    Food Additive Number
    E 903, INS 903
    EC No.
    232-399-4

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Product Background & Highlights
  • 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.
  • Product Features

    Carnauba Wax is considered the hardest of natural waxes and produces a highly durable film

    Applications & Uses

    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Applications
  • Food Coating
  • Industrial
  • Surface Coating
  • Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Point80 - 88°C
    Acid Value4 - 10mg KOH/g
    Saponification Value78 - 95
    Ash Contentmax. 0.25wt. %
    Relative Densityapprox. 0.97

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Format

    Flakes