COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX- ▸ Polishes: Gloss and hardness agent in automotive, furniture, and shoe polishes
- ▸ Coatings: Coating and release agent for surfaces and molds
- ▸ Paper: Coating wax for paper and board
- ▸ Cosmetics: Structuring and thickening wax in cosmetic formulations
- ▸ Lubricants: Hardening additive in wax blends and lubricants
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Carnauba wax (CAS 8015-86-9) is a hard, high-melting vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm. It is used to impart gloss and hardness in automotive, furniture, and shoe polishes, as a coating and release agent, in paper and surface coatings, and as a thickener and structuring agent in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carnauba wax used for?
Carnauba wax (CAS 8015-86-9) is used to impart gloss and hardness in automotive, furniture, and shoe polishes. It also serves as a coating and release agent for surfaces and molds, a coating wax for paper and board, and a structuring and thickening wax in cosmetic formulations and wax blends.
What is carnauba wax made from?
Carnauba is a natural vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera). It is a UVCB material (a complex mix of esters, free acids, and alcohols) and is classified under HS 1521.10.
How does carnauba wax compare to beeswax for industrial use?
Carnauba is a hard, high-melting vegetable wax, generally harder and higher-melting than beeswax, which makes it preferred where gloss and hardness are needed, such as polishes and structuring blends. The choice depends on melt point, hardness, and source preference for your formulation; request specs for both to compare.
What grades and forms of carnauba wax are available in bulk?
Carnauba is supplied in flake, powder, and refined grades distinguished by color and filtration. Grade-specific data and a Certificate of Analysis accompany each lot. Specify your required grade, melt point, and color for a bulk quote.
What is the cost of bulk carnauba wax?
Bulk carnauba pricing depends on grade, refinement, color, order volume, and packaging. We supply industrial quantities in bags and supersacks; request a current bulk quote with your grade and volume.
