CARNAUBA WAX

Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the palm tree known in Latin as ‘Copernica Cerifera’, which is 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 prevent dehydration in the equatorial climate. The palm leaves, harvested in the dry months occurring from September through February 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.

Unitedwaxes.com produces a cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionery grade product as well as a USDA Certified Organic product. We also offer grades suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Carnauba Wax is considered among the hardest of natural waxes and produces a very durable film. It has a high melt point, enhances oil retention, is valued as a stable co-emulsifier agent and is an exceptional polishing aid.

Grades Available:

No #1 Yellow (Type 1)
NC #3 Light(Type 3)
NC #3 Dark (Type 4-Filtered)

Applications Include:

Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Ointments, Tablet Coatings, Candles, Confections, Investment Casting, Auto, Floor and Shoe Polishes, Carbon Paper, Inks and Paper Coatings, Fruit Coatings.

Compatibility:

Carnauba Wax is compatible with most vegetable and mineral waxes and a large variety of natural and synthetic resins.

CARNAUBA WAX
S & P Number	Grade	Melting Point Open Cap. Tube USP Class II	Flash Point Minimum	Acid Value	Saponification Value	Paraffinic Hydrocarbons	Color
63	Type 1	80.0°C – 86.0°C	240°C	2-7	78-95	2% Max.	Yellow
63 NF	Type 1	Meets Current NF Requirements	240°C	2-7	78-95	2% Max.	Yellow
63P NF	Type 1	80.0°C – 86.0°C	240°C	2-7	78-95	2% Max.	Yellow
63XFP NF	Type 1	80.0°C – 86.0°C	240°C	2-7	78-95	2% Max.	Yellow
63 ORG *	Type 1	80.0°C – 86.0°C	240°C	2-7	78-95	2% Max.	Yellow
200	Type 3	82.5°C – 86.0°C	220°C	4-11	78-95	2% Max.	Tan
8	Type 4	82.5°C – 86.0°C	220°C	4-10	78-95	2% Max.	Brown
* ECOCERT APPROVED

CARNAUBA WAX POWDER
S & P Number	60 Mesh	120 Mesh	200 Mesh	325 Mesh
63P NF	98%	75%	50%	20%
63 XFP NF	99%	98%	65%	40%

CARNAUBA WAX – SUBSTITUTE
S & P Number	Melting Point Open Cap. Tube USP Class II	Penetration 100/25 Deg. C/5	Acid Value	Saponification Value	Color
263	75.0°C – 86.0°C	3-8	2-7	76-95	Pale Yellow

CONFECTION POWDER
S & P Number	Melting Point Open Cap. Tube USP Class II	Acid Value	Saponification Value	Volatile Matter	Insoluble Impurities	Color	Typical Mesh Minimum
Hard – SP-	81°C Min.	4-10	78-98	Nil	Nil	Yellow	75% Thru 120 Mesh
Soft – SP-423	81°C Min.	6-12	80-100	Nil	Nil	Yellow	75% Thru 120 Mesh

Regulatory Status:

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Country of Origin: USA
Carnauba Wax is FDA approved for end use under regulations 21CFR 184.1978 and 175.320 and is CTFA listed
Carnauba Wax is GRAS listed
Unitedwaxes.com’s Carnauba Waxes do not contain any preservatives.
Carnauba Wax Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS#) is 1521.10.0040.

“This information relates only to the specific material designated in its pure described state and may not be valid for such materials used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is to the best of Unitedwaxes.com’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable. However,no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitableness and completeness of such information for his own particular use.”