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    Candlelilla wax is a pale yellow, lustrous, waxy solid with an
    aromatic smell. It is extracted from the outer skin of the candlewood
    shrub and is a brittle and hard plant-based wax. 

    Due to its physical and chemical properties, candlewood wax is used in multiple fields.


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Product Description

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Candlelilla wax is a pale yellow, lustrous, waxy solid with an
aromatic smell. It is extracted from the outer skin of the candlewood
shrub and is a brittle and hard plant-based wax. 

Due to its physical and chemical properties, candlewood wax is used in multiple fields.


Technical Data

Items

Index

Appearance

Light yellow, glossy solid

Melting point, ℃

66 - 69

Density, cm3/g

0.982 - 0.986

Acid value, mg KOH/g

11 - 19

Saponification Value, mg KOH/g

47 - 64


Application

  • Humectant, emollient, and film former in cosmetics;

  • Candle manufacturing;

  • Thickener and adhesive in coatings and inks;

  • Stabilizer, thickener, and taste enhancer in food;

  • Used as a coagulant and flocculant, it helps remove impurities and heavy metal ions from water, improving water quality.


Properties

  • Containing a moderate amount of resin component, it can provide stability and compatibility when used in combination with other waxy substances;

  • Moisture resistance, emulsifiability and low shrinkage rate;

  • Glossiness, transparency, and moisturizing properties

  • Release property and plasticity