CANDELILLA WAX Chemical Properties
Melting point: 68-72 °C
Boiling point: >240 °C
Flash point: 229 °F
density: 0.988 g/mL at 25 °C
solubility: (hot): ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether: soluble
Synonyms: CANDELILLA WAX;CANDELILLA WAX, NATURAL;FEMA 3479;EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX;CANDELLILAWAX;Candeliila wax
CANDELILLA WAX Uses
As a food additive, candelilla wax has the E number E 902 and is used as a glazing agent.
Candelilla wax also finds use in cosmetic industry, as a component of lip balms and lotion bars. One of its major uses was a binder for chewing gums.
Candelilla wax can be used as a substitute for carnauba wax and beeswax.
Candelilla wax is also used for making varnish.
CANDELILLA WAX Toxicity Data With Reference
WGK Germany 3
CANDELILLA WAX Safety Profile
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.