Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 8015-86-9
- EC No.
- 232-399-4
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- HII Features
- Background
Origin
This hard yellow-brown wax comes from the Carnauba palm tree (Copernicea cerifera) and is found only in the north east of Brazil, in the states of Rio Grande do Norte, Cerara and Piaui. It is known as the “queen of waxes” as well as Brazil wax and palm wax. The wax is obtained from the film of powder that coats the sword shaped leaves protecting them from the severe climate of the region. During the harvest period (AugustJanuary) the leaves are cut, bundled together and put to dry in the sun. The powder is then mechanically thrashed from the leaves and graded by color.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Melting Point 80 - 88 °C Acid Value 2 - 7 mgKOH/g Saponification Value 78 - 95 mgKOH/g
Regulatory & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
This product is listed, or is compliant with the following world inventories: TSCA, DSL, AICS, IECSC, ENCS/ISHL (11-(4)-90), KECI (KE-04879), PICCS and NZIoC.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability