Carnauba Wax #1
Product Description
| Product | Carnauba Wax #1 |
| CAS | 8015-86-9 |
| Synonym | Carnauba wax |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.995 (1515 c) |
| Saponification number | 78-89 |
| Slightly Soluble | in boiling alcohol |
| Residue on Ignition | <= 0.25% |
| Color | Light yellow |
| Congealing point | 80 - 85°C |
| Saponification Value | 78 - 95 |
| Appearance | Fine powder |
| Heavy Metals | < 20 µg/g |
| Acid Value | 2 - 7 |
| Melting Point | 80 - 86°C |
| Insolubility | in water |
| Odor | yel. greenish brown lumps, solid, char. odor |
| Refractive Index | 1.4500 |
| Acid Number | 2-7 |
| Solubility | ether, alkalis, warm benzene, warm chloroform, toluene |
| Class | Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners |
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