Candelilla Wax USP

INCI Name: Euphorbia cerifera

Candelilla Wax is a natural, plant-based wax extracted from the Euphorbia cerifera shrub, native to northern Mexico and parts of South America. Known for its glossy finish and high melting point, this wax serves as a sustainable and vegan alternative to beeswax. With excellent film-forming, binding, and hardening properties, it is widely used across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Candelilla Wax is favored in formulations requiring smooth texture, quick absorption, and enhanced stability, making it a top choice in products like lip balms, lotions, body butters, and polishes.

Key Applications:

Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic & Polish Uses:

• Lipsticks, Lip Balms, and Skin Care Products
  
• Lotions, Body Butters, and Vegan Cosmetics
  
• Confectionery Coatings and Chewing Gum
  
• Furniture, Leather, and Floor Polishes
  
• Precision Investment Casting, Electroplating
  
• Greases, Adhesives, and Surface Coatings

Specification:

Grade: Candelilla Wax USP
Specific Gravity: 0.983
Heavy Metals: NMT 20 µg/g
Melting Point: 68.5°C to 72.5°C
Acid Value: 12–22
Saponification Value: 78–95

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
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