Carnauba Wax T1 (150 g)

Description: Natural vegetable wax exuded by the leaves of a palm tree (copernicia cerifera) growing in Brazil, hardest natural wax available, composed of wax esters (85%), free fatty acids, fatty alcohols & resins (15%). Type 3 grade. Yellow flakes or powder, no or faint odor. Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water. Melting point 80-85°C/176-185°F.

Use: Warm to melt before use. Add to fat phase in formulas requiring emulsification.

Typical use level 2-40%. For external use only.

Applications: Creams, salves, ointments, protective creams, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, lip gloss.

Raw material source: Leaves of the palm tree Copernicia Cerifera

Manufacture: Carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves of the palm tree Copernicia Cerifera that grows mainly in Brazil. After harvesting the sun-dried leaves are mechanically thrashed to separate the wax from the leaf. The wax is the further processed and purified.

Carnauba Wax T1 Prime Yellow is the purest grade for the finest quality product often used in cosmetics and in premium auto products. The T1 grade of carnauba wax is lighter in colour compared to other grades in the industry.

Exuded from the leaves of Copernicia Cerifera Palm as a means to reduce evaporation. Carnauba Wax has a mixture of approximately 85% esters, 13% free long chain fatty alcohols, 2% free fatty acids and resins. A very hard, high melt point natural wax. Improves firmness, temperature stability, mould release and surface gloss.

Uses: Carnauba Wax is used in makeup and personal care products to prevent liquid and oil elements from separating. It also creates a creamy consistency and helps give some items, like lipstick, their structure, so they can be molded and shaped. Also widely used as a car polish.