Carnauba Wax T1

INCI: Copernicia Cerífera (Carnauba) Wax

CAS No. 8015-86-9
EC No. 232-399-4

Description
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a wax obtained from the leaves and buds of the leaves of Copernicia cerifera, Palmaceae. It is a complex mixture made up of aliphatic esters (wax esters), α-hydroxyl esters and cinnamic aliphatic diesters, and also contains free acids, free alcohols, hydrocarbons and resins.

Carnauba wax is one of the hardest and highest melting natural waxes with a clean structure, high crystallinity and oil binding ability. 

Carnauba wax acts as a co-emulsifier, film former, and consistency agent. Helps prevent an emulsion from separating into its oily and liquid components, especially products that require a creamy consistency. Carnauba wax increases the thickness of the lipid (oil) portion of solid and stick products by giving them structure, allowing a smooth application and keeping them solid. It hardens giving flexibility and plasticity to the product you want to make.

Appearance. Yellow to light brown flakes
Melting point: 82 ~ 86 ° C
Density: about 0.99
Acid value: 2 ~ 7
Ester value: 71 ~ 88
Saponification Index: 84.20
Unsaponifiable matter: 50 ~ 55

Dosage: not more than 25%

To apply in:
Balms (15-20%),
Soaps (1-3%)
Creams and lotions (5-10%),
Hair conditioners (1-3%)
Hair masks (2-5%)
Deodorants and antiperspirants (1-15%)
Decorative cosmetics eyes (3-10%)
Mascara for eyelashes (2-25%)