Candelilla Wax
INCI Name: Euphorbia cerifera
CAS : 8006-44-8
Candelilla Wax is a plant based wax, derived from the leaves of the small candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the
southwestern United States. The wax is obtained from the above-ground parts of the plant. The plant is dried, boiled in water to
separate the wax and the plant material and the wax is then skimmed off by decanting.
Applications
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic
- Tablet Coating
- Lipsticks
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreens
- Eye Mascara
- Kajal, etc.
Specification of Candelilla Wax – USP
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Yellowish, brown, opaque to translucent, pastilles or slabs |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in warming chloroform, in toluene, insoluble in water |
| 3 | Identification : A. Test | Examine by Infrared Absorption |
| Identification : B. Test | Complies melting range | |
| 4 | Melting range | 68.5Ëš to 72.5ËšC |
| 5 | Limit of Lead | NMT 3 μg/g |
| 6 | Heavy Metals | NMT 20 μg/g |
| 7 | Acid value | 12 to 22 |
| 8 | Saponification value | 43 to 65 |