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CAS NUMBER |
8015-86-9 |
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INCI NAME |
Copernicia prunifera (carnauba) wax |
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DEFINITION |
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. |
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USAGE |
It can be used warm to melt before use. Add to fat phase in formulas requiring emulsification. Typical use level 2-40%. |
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APPLICATIONS |
Creams, salves, ointments, protective creams, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, lip gloss. |
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