Carnauba Wax, also called Brazil Wax, a vegetable wax obtained from the fronds of the Carnauba Tree of Brazil. Carnauba wax occurs as hard, brittle substances with a resinous fracture and a color ranging from dark green to pale brown. Valued among the natural waxes for its hardness and high melting temperature, carnauba wax is employed as a food grade polish and as a hardening or gelling agent in number of products. It is soluble in alcohol, chloroform and ether; but is insoluble in. water.
The wax consists primarily of esters of long-chain alcohols and acids. It has a Melting Point of about 85°C. Although it has been replaced in many applications by cheaper synthetics, it is still used as a polish for candies and medicinal pills, as a thickener for solvents and oils, and even as a hardener for printing inks.
Applications:
General Specifications:
| Grades | T1 | T3 | T4 |
| Moisture | 1-0% max | 1-0% max | 1-0% max |
| Acid Value | 02-07 mg KOH/g | 02-07 mg KOH/g | 02-07 mg KOH/g |
| Melting Range | 80-86 0 C | 80-86 0 C | 80-86 0 C |
| Insoluble Impurities | 0.20% max | 0.50% max | 0.50% max |
| Color | Prime Yellow (Extra Light) | Red | Black |
Packing: Carnauba Wax is produced in Lumps / Pellets / Flakes / Powder which are packed in 25 kgs. Bags.
