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A hard wax from the leaves of the wax palm.<br><br> | A hard wax from the leaves of the wax palm.<br><br> | ||
Yellow to greenish brown lumps packed in bags or boxes. Used in the manufacture of polished, varnished and insulating compounds. Because of its hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, carnauba wax appears as an ingredient in many cosmetics formulas where it is used to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, various skin care preparations, sun care preparations, etc.[citation needed] It is also used to make Cutler's [[resin]].<br><br> | Yellow to greenish brown lumps packed in bags or boxes. Used in the manufacture of polished, varnished and insulating compounds. Because of its hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, carnauba wax appears as an ingredient in many cosmetics formulas where it is used to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, various skin care preparations, sun care preparations, etc.[citation needed] It is also used to make Cutler's [[resin]].<br><br> | ||
| − | It is the finish of choice for most briar tobacco or smoking pipes. It produces a high gloss finish when buffed on to wood. This finish dulls with time rather than flaking off (as is the case with most other finishes used).<br><br> | + | It is the finish of choice for most briar [[tobacco]] or smoking pipes. It produces a high gloss finish when buffed on to wood. This finish dulls with time rather than flaking off (as is the case with most other finishes used).<br><br> |
In foods, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices, soft sweets, Tic Tacs, Altoids, and Swedish Fish.<br> | In foods, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices, soft sweets, Tic Tacs, Altoids, and Swedish Fish.<br> | ||
Although too brittle to be used by itself, carnauba wax is often combined with other waxes (principally [[beeswax]]) to treat and waterproof many [[leather]] products where it provides a high-gloss finish and increases leather's hardness and durability.<br><br> | Although too brittle to be used by itself, carnauba wax is often combined with other waxes (principally [[beeswax]]) to treat and waterproof many [[leather]] products where it provides a high-gloss finish and increases leather's hardness and durability.<br><br> | ||
It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet-coating agent. Adding the carnuaba wax aids in the swallowing of tablets for patients. A very small amount (less than a hundredth of 1 percent by weight. i.e.: 30 grams for a 300 kg batch) is sprinkled onto a batch of tablets after they've been sprayed and dried. The wax and tablets are then tumbled together for a few minutes before being discharged from the tablet-coating machine.<br><br> | It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet-coating agent. Adding the carnuaba wax aids in the swallowing of tablets for patients. A very small amount (less than a hundredth of 1 percent by weight. i.e.: 30 grams for a 300 kg batch) is sprinkled onto a batch of tablets after they've been sprayed and dried. The wax and tablets are then tumbled together for a few minutes before being discharged from the tablet-coating machine.<br><br> | ||
New wax will melt at approx. 85°C; old wax at about 90°C.<br><br> | New wax will melt at approx. 85°C; old wax at about 90°C.<br><br> | ||
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[[Category:Other organic material]] | [[Category:Other organic material]] | ||
[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
Revision as of 08:12, 29 October 2012
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Carnauba Wax
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Description
A hard wax from the leaves of the wax palm.
Yellow to greenish brown lumps packed in bags or boxes. Used in the manufacture of polished, varnished and insulating compounds. Because of its hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, carnauba wax appears as an ingredient in many cosmetics formulas where it is used to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, various skin care preparations, sun care preparations, etc.[citation needed] It is also used to make Cutler's resin.
It is the finish of choice for most briar tobacco or smoking pipes. It produces a high gloss finish when buffed on to wood. This finish dulls with time rather than flaking off (as is the case with most other finishes used).
In foods, it is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, anticaking agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices, soft sweets, Tic Tacs, Altoids, and Swedish Fish.
Although too brittle to be used by itself, carnauba wax is often combined with other waxes (principally beeswax) to treat and waterproof many leather products where it provides a high-gloss finish and increases leather's hardness and durability.
It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a tablet-coating agent. Adding the carnuaba wax aids in the swallowing of tablets for patients. A very small amount (less than a hundredth of 1 percent by weight. i.e.: 30 grams for a 300 kg batch) is sprinkled onto a batch of tablets after they've been sprayed and dried. The wax and tablets are then tumbled together for a few minutes before being discharged from the tablet-coating machine.
New wax will melt at approx. 85°C; old wax at about 90°C.