Home

carnauba

Carnauba is the wax obtained from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera, the carnauba palm native to the northeastern region of Brazil. It is among the hardest natural waxes and has a high melting point, typically about 82 to 86°C, which contributes to its durability in coatings and polishes.

The wax is produced when the leaf surfaces secrete resinous compounds; after harvest, leaves are dried and

Carnauba wax consists mainly of long-chain esters, fatty acids and alcohols, and is insoluble in water. It

Uses span several industries. In industrial and consumer products, it is a key ingredient in automotive, furniture,

Brazil is the primary producer, with harvesting often conducted from cultivated stands. Sustainable harvesting practices and

processed
to
separate
the
wax,
which
is
then
refined
into
yellow
to
white
grades.
The
crude
product
is
further
purified
to
attain
the
color
and
purity
required
for
different
applications.
forms
hard,
glossy
films
and
offers
good
heat
resistance,
making
it
suitable
for
protective
and
decorative
coatings.
Its
physical
properties
also
contribute
to
a
high
level
of
solidity
and
workability
in
various
formulations.
and
shoe
polishes,
as
well
as
hard-wearing
wood
and
vinyl
finishes.
In
cosmetics,
carnauba
wax
is
used
in
lipsticks,
mascaras,
and
nail
polishes
for
rigidity
and
gloss.
In
food
and
pharmaceuticals,
it
serves
as
a
glazing
agent
for
candies
and
fruits
and
as
a
coating
for
tablets
and
capsules.
industry
certification
programs
aim
to
protect
wild
populations
and
ensure
a
steady
supply
of
carnauba
wax.