Strahl & Pitsch SP-200 Carnauba Wax NC #3 LT Flakes
- CAS Number
- 8015-86-9
- EC Number
- 232-399-4
- Chemical Name
- Carnauba wax
- Chemical Family
- Natural Waxes, WaxesNatural WaxesWaxes
Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree known as ‘Copernica Cerifera’, also referred to as the "Tree of Life". The Carnauba palm flourishes in northeastern regions within Brazil, and proliferates naturally along riverbanks, streams and damp low-lands.The tree exudes wax through the petioles of its fan-shaped leaves, which prevents dehydration in the equatorial climate. The palm leaves, harvested in the dry months occurring from August through December, are sun-dried and mechanically thrashed to separate the wax from the leaf. The color and quality of the wax are governed by the age of the leaves and care used in processing.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Flakes
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Functions
Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Glazing Agent, Hardener, Hardener, Lubricant (External), Polishing Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Water Repellent
- Labeling Claims
BSE-free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Butylated Hydroxytoluene-free, GMO-free, Heavy Metal-free, Kosher, Microorganism-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Pathogen-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Vegan; BSE-free; Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free; Butylated Hydroxytoluene-free; GMO-free; Heavy Metal-free; Kosher; Microorganism-free; Nanomaterials-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Not Tested on Animals; Palm Oil-free; Pathogen-free; Solvent-free; TSE-free; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Kosher, REACH Exempt (Europe)
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- Function
- Hardener
- Melt Point Modifier
- Viscosity Modifier
- Co-Emulsifier
- Polish Base
- Water Repellent
- OIl and Solvent Retention
- Glazing
- Coating Type
- Varnishes
- HII Features
- Emulsifying
- Good Compatibility
- Good Slip
- Hardening
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Plastics
- Available Grades
- No #1 Yellow (Type 1)
- NC #3 Light (Type 3)
- NC #3 Dark (Type 4 - Filtered)
- Material Features
- Electrically Insulating
- High Melting Point
- Water Resistant
- Chemical Inventories
- EINECS (EU)
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 4 - 11 | mg KOH/g | Current Carnauba Wax NF Monograph |
| Melting Point | 80.0 - 86.0 | °C | USP <741> Class II |
| Residual Solvents | None Detected | — | Current Carnauba Wax NF Monograph |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.35 | — | Current Carnauba Wax NF Monograph |
| Saponification Value | 78 - 95 | mg KOH/g | Current Carnauba Wax NF Monograph |
