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Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax is obtained from the plant E. Antisyphilitica, indigenous to the Chihuahua Desert of Mexico. Strahl & Pitsch is the world’s largest refiner of Candelilla Wax, with applications in many different industries.
Our Candelilla Wax conforms to the current USP/NF Monograph, the Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendia.
Details
Candelilla is a unique natural wax with properties not exhibited by other waxes. With a natural resin content it provides excellent film forming capabilities, provides flex and gloss to stick formulations and promotes reliable gelling capabilities.
Functions:
Gelling Agent
Plasticizer
Moderate Melting Range
- Viscosity Modifier
Shrinkage Modifier
Durable Film
Insulator
Coatings
- Adhesives
- Polishing Agent
- Glazing
Forms Available:
Crude Lumps
Flakes
Powders
Granules
Compatibility:
Candelilla Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.
Regulatory information
Recommended applications
Specifications
Test | Method | Specification |
---|---|---|
Color | Visual | Light Yellow |
Melting Point, Capillary Tube, Class II | Current NF Monograph for Candelilla Wax | 68.5 - 72.5 °C |
Acid Value | Current NF Monograph for Candelilla Wax | 12 - 22 |
Saponification Value | Current NF Monograph for Candelilla Wax | 50 - 65 |