Name
|
|
EINECS
|
232-347-0
|
CAS No.
|
8006-44-8
|
Density
|
0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
|
PSA
|
0.00000
|
LogP
|
0.00000
|
Solubility
|
(hot): ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether: soluble
|
Melting Point
|
68-72 ºC(lit.)
|
Formula
|
N/A
|
Boiling Point
|
>240 ºC(lit.)
|
Molecular Weight
|
0
|
Flash Point
|
229 ºF
|
Transport Information
|
N/A
|
Appearance
|
N/A
|
Safety
|
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
|
Risk Codes
|
N/A
|
Molecular Structure
|
|
Hazard Symbols
|
N/A
|
Synonyms
|
CAW 30M; CG7; Candelilla Resin E 1; FC 31; FR 100; MD 21; NC 1630; Noda Wax NC 1630; SR 3;Towax 411; Waxes and Waxy substances, candelilla
|
|
|
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.