Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax

Candelilla is a vegetable wax found in great quantities in North-western Mexico and Southern Texas. Candelilla is extracted from the shrub Euphorbia Cerifera by boiling the shrub, and skimming off the resultant wax. The raw material comes to Koster Keunen in lump form and is refined to a light yellow color. We offer a variety of grades of Candelilla to fit any application.

Chemical Name: Candelilla wax

Functions: Film Former, Water Repellent

CAS Number: 8006-44-8

Labeling Claims: GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Pathogen-free

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, REACH (Europe)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features
Key Attributes
  • Candelilla produces excellent gloss and structure and is ideal for finished products where firm consistency and high melt point are important.
  • Candelilla also has water repellent and film forming properties.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value12-22mg KOH/gUSP 401
Saponification Value43-65mg KOH/gUSP 401
Melting point68.5-72.5°C(USP 741 Class II)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Status

REACH : Annex V Exempt, Natural Substance.