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Carnauba Wax

CAS 8015-86-9

The hardest commercial natural wax, prized for the high gloss and elevated melt point it brings to polishes and coatings. 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.

Safety Data Sheet
HS Code
1521.10
At a Glance
Material Family
Esters
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Film Formation · Lubrication
Solubility
partially soluble in hot nonpolar solvents and oils; insoluble in cold solvents (typical)
Functional Roles
Film Formation Lubrication Slip / Release Moisture Control Thickening / Rheology
INCI Name
COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX
CosIng Functions
DEPILATORY
Industries Served
Agriculture Beauty & Personal Care Industrial Manufacturing Plastics & Polymers
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ 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
Physical Properties
appearance
hard, brittle yellow to light-brown flakes or powder (typical)
odor
faint characteristic odor (typical)
melting_point
82-86 C (typical)
density
0.97-0.999 g/cm3 (typical)
acid_value
2-10 mg KOH/g (typical)
saponification_value
78-95 mg KOH/g (typical)
water_solubility
insoluble in water (typical)
solubility
partially soluble in hot nonpolar solvents and oils; insoluble in cold solvents (typical)
flash_point
>200 C (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

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.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
1521 . 10
Chapter 15
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils
Heading 15.21
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 1521.10
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
8015-86-9
INCI Name
COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX
Synonyms & Trade Names
Brazil wax Palm wax Cera carnauba Caranda wax Carnauba wax No. 1 yellow Refined carnauba wax Copernicia cerifera wax
Full Description

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.

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