It is an exudates from pores of the leaves of the Brazilian wax-palm tree Copernicia prunifera and C. cerifera, belonging to family Palmae.
CARNAUBA WAX
Synonym
Brazil wax.
Biological Source
It is an exudates from pores of the leaves of the Brazilian
wax-palm tree Copernicia prunifera
and C. cerifera, belonging to family
Palmae.
Geographical Source
Brazilian wax trees are found in North Brazil to Argentina
in South America.
Preparation
The leaves of Brazilian wax-palm are collected, dried, and
then spread on cloth. By brushing and beating, the wax is separated. It is then
melted, processed further to purify, and poured into the moulds.
Characteristics
It is hard greenish solid wax with crystalline fracture. It
has sharp characteristic odour and bland taste. It is soluble in fat solvents.
Chemical Constituents
It contains esters of hydroxylated fatty acids, that is,
carnaubic and cerotic acid and melissyl cerotate.
Uses
Carnauba wax is used for preparation of cosmetic products,
depilatories, and deodorant sticks. It is also used for tablet coating.
High-quality shoe polishes and automobile waxes are other products made from
carnauba wax.
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