Carnauba wax

Carnauba is a vegetable wax which is produced by a specific palm tree (Copernicia Cerifera) that only grows in some areas in Brasil. The wax is formed on the leaves of this tree. After a selection and refining operation there are several grades available, some are food grade while others are only fit for technical applications.

Carnauba wax is the hardest natural wax known. Carnauba waxes are used in:

decorative cosmetics as hardener;
sweets and pills as surface coating;
release agents for bakery products;
inks and varnishes as slip or anti-block additive;
polishes to improve gloss;
etcetera.

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