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Candelilla Wax is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle, aromatic, and opaque to translucent.
Candelilla Wax is usually hard and brittle with a yellow to brown tinge.
Candelilla Wax has a typical melting point of 68–73 °C and dissolves in acetone, benzene, chloroform, turpentine and some other organic solvents, but is insoluble in water.
CAS Number: 8006-44-8
EINECS Number: 232-347-0
Synonyms: Candelilla wax, 8006-44-8, 232-347-0, FEMA No. 3479, CANDELILLA, CANDELILLA CERA, CANDELILLA WAX (E902), CANDELILLA WAX (II), CANDELILLA WAX (MART.), CANDELILLA WAX (USP-RS), CCRIS 3934, Candelilla wax (wax from stems and branches of Euphorbia cerifera), Candellila wax, DTXSID90894617, E 902, E-902, EINECS 232-347-0, EUPHORBIA ANTISYPHILITICA LEAF WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA LEAF WAX, EUPHORBIA OCCULTA LEAF WAX, Euphorbia cerifera wax, INS NO.902, INS-902, NODA WAX NC 1630, TIRUCALLIA ANTISYPHILITICA LEAF WAX, UNII-WL0328HX19, WL0328HX19, Waxes, candelilla, CANDELILLA WAX;CANDELILLA WAX, NATURAL;FEMA 3479;EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX;CANDELLILAWAX;Candeliila wax;Candelilla Wax (250 mg);Candelilla Resin E 1
Candelilla Wax is obtained from several species of Euphorbiaceae, rush-like perennial plants that grow in the semiarid regions of northern Mexico and southern Texas, and to a limited extent in Arizona and southern California.
The plants consist of numerous slender, leafless cylindrical stalks 2 to 5 ft high, covered with a powdery wax that gives the plant a blue-green color.
Candelilla Wax is extracted from the plants by immersing the dried stalks in boiling water acidified with sulfuric acid; the molten product is skimmed off as it rises to the surface.
Candelilla Wax is transferred to lead-lined tanks, kept at the boiling point to remove water, and then allowed to settle to remove any dirt present.
The yield of Candelilla Wax is from 1.5 to 3.0% of the air-dried plant.
The sole criterion of purity is usually the color of the product, which varies from light yellow to brown.
For other details of description, refer to Burdock (1997).
Candelilla wax is a wax derived from the leaves of the small candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, Euphorbia antisyphilitica, from the family Euphorbiaceae.
Candelilla Wax is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle, aromatic, and opaque to translucent.
Candelilla Wax is a natural plant-derived wax obtained from the leaves of the Euphorbia cerifera plant, a shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Candelilla Wax is produced by the plant to protect itself from harsh environmental conditions, such as excessive sunlight and drought.
With a melting point of 68.5–72.5 °C (155–162 °F), candelilla wax consists of mainly hydrocarbons (about 50%, chains with 29–33 carbons), esters of higher molecular weight (20–29%), free acids (7–9%), and resins (12–14%, mainly triterpenoid esters).
The high hydrocarbon content distinguishes this wax from carnauba wax.
Candelilla Wax is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents such as acetone, chloroform, benzene, and turpentine.
The wax is obtained by boiling the leaves and stems with dilute sulfuric acid, and the resulting "cerote" is skimmed from the surface and further processed.
In this way, about 900 tons are produced annually.
Component in leather dressings, polishes, varnishes, sealing wax, electrical insulating compositions, paper sizing lubricants and adhesives.
Candelilla Wax is a wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern.
United States, Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica, from the family Euphorbiaceae.
Candelilla Wax is usually mixed with other waxes to harden them without raising their melting points, or can be used as a substitute for Beeswax or Carnauba wax.
Candelilla Wax is a natural wax from the leaves of the plant called Candelilla, Euphorbia cerifera, Euphorbiaceae.
The plant grows on sandy soil in places like Mexico and Texas.
Candelilla Wax is a natural vegetable wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla plant grown in the semi-arid regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern part of the United States.
Known as a family to a species of owering plants, it is sometimes called Euphorbia antisyphilitica.
Sometimes labeled as Euphorbia Cerifera wax or Euphorbia Cerifera, this wax is detectable by its yellowish-brown color, brittle shell, aromatic nature and opaque, translucent appearance.
Candelilla Wax's name translates to “little candle,” an ode to its rst use as wax for making candles.
Plant waxes like Candelilla Wax are often included in the development of beauty and personal care products – think haircare, lip care, sun care, lotion bars, skincare, candles, and food products – because they help keep emulsions intact.
Acting as a binder to prevent oils and liquids from separating in your favorite creamy products, Candelilla Wax enriches creamy products like cream foundations, rich lip balms, conditioners for curly hair and smoothing wax pomades.
The melting point of Candelilla Wax ranges between 156 -163°F, while the saponication value, which measures the average molecular weight of all the fatty acids present in a fat, wax, or resin, typically ranges between 43 and 65.
Candelilla Wax, commonly known as candelilla wax, is a natural ingredient frequently used in cosmetics and skincare products.
Derived from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), this waxy substance serves various functions in cosmetic formulations.
Candelilla Wax appears as a pale yellow to light brown, hard, and brittle wax, adding texture and stability to products like lip balms, lipsticks, creams, and lotions.
Candelilla Wax is prized for its emollient properties, creating a protective barrier on the skin's surface while also helping to lock in moisture.
Its inclusion in formulations enhances product consistency and provides a cruelty-free alternative to beeswax.
Candelilla Wax plays a pivotal role in the cosmetic and personal care industry due to its versatile applications.
Candelilla Wax acts as an effective emollient and moisturizer, forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface.
This barrier helps lock in moisture, making it a common ingredient in lotions and creams.
Candelilla Wax also provides a natural firmness to skincare products and aids in soothing dry, chapped skin.
Candelilla Wax enhances product stability, prevents separation, and contributes to longer-lasting makeup, ensuring that colors adhere well and stay in place.
Candelilla Wax is a favored ingredient in lipsticks, lip balms, and mascara formulations for its ability to impart texture and provide a smooth, glossy finish
Candelilla Wax has many benets, including serving as a thickening and hardening agent, a synthetics-free emollient and nourishing skin conditioner.
Not only eective in binding ingredients, but the unique quality of Candelilla wax also makes it safe for skin. also been found to soothe and soften the skin.
Candelilla Wax also has been found to improve the appearance of stretch marks, diminish the signs of aging (i.e.wrinkles and age spot) and relieve dehydrated skin.
Studies also indicate that Candelilla can serve as an alternative to developing trans-free products for the food industry.
Considered a treasure for our hair derived “from own backyard,” the natural complexity of Candelilla Wax makes it a viscosity enhancer, natural skin protector, soothing astringent and odorless skin conditioning agent that can be easily absorbed by the skin.
Like Jojoba oil, Candelilla wax is rich in nutrients and can dramatically repair the loss of moisture to the hair and scalp.
It is reported that Candelilla wax adds lubricity and gloss to hair.
Creamy consistency of Candelilla Wax makes it an ideal ingredient for smooth applications in depilatories and in several hair care products including hair conditioners and scalp treatments.
Versatile and eective, Candelilla Wax provides various uses across the personal care, food, and beauty industries.
Used in balms and lotions, Candelilla Wax binds ingredients like water and oil to oer suburb hydration and the ability to spread along the body’s surface.
Market research supports that, “Candelilla Wax functions as a barrier agent which avoids the loss of moisture, due to which it’s usually used in the cosmetics and personal care industry, in the products such as lip balms, lotions, moisturizers, etc.
Inclination towards vegan products gives candelilla wax an advantage over the animal-based waxes.”
Candelilla Wax can be used as a vegan substitute for carnauba wax and beeswax.
Like beeswax, this unique wax has quite a high melting point, and acts as a stabiliser and emulsier in balms, creams, salves and lotions.
Candelilla Wax is skin conditioning, easily absorbed, odourless, and rich in nutrients.
As a food additive, candelilla wax has the E number E 902 and is used as a glazing agent.
Another of its major uses is as a binder for chewing gums.
Candelilla Wax is a wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica, from the family Euphorbiaceae.
Candelilla Wax is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle, aromatic, and opaque to translucent.
Candelilla Wax is mainly used mixed with other waxes to harden them without raising their melting point.
As a food additive, candelilla wax has the E number E 902 and is used as a glazing agent.
Candelilla Wax also nds use in the cosmetic industry, as a component of lip balms and lotion bars.
Candelilla Wax was originally used to make candles which is where it got its name candelilla – little candle.
This unique wax is very similar to beeswax in texture and scent, and it poses many of the same benets.
Candelilla Wax is an excellent humectant, works wonders for moisturizing dry skin, and is incredibly soothing.
Melting point: 68-72 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: >240 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA: 3479 | CANDELILLA WAX (WAX FROM STEMS AND BRANCHES OF EUPHORBIA CERIFERA)
Flash point: 229 °F
solubility: (hot): ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether: soluble
Merck: 13,1746
Candelilla Wax yellowish-brown, opaque to translucent solid.
Candelilla Wax soluble in chloroform, turpentine, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, toluene, hot petroleum ether, and alkalies; insoluble in water.
Candelilla Wax is a common wax derived from the leaves of the candelilla shrub.
It has a composition which consists of n-alkanes, high molecular weight esters and alcohols, and sterols and free acids.
Candelilla Wax is an additive which can be used in cosmetic and food industry.
With a melting point of 68.5–72.5 °C, E902 (Candeila Wax) consists of mainly hydrocarbons (about 50%, chains with 29–33 carbons), esters of higher molecular weight (20–29%), free acids (7–9%), and resins (12–14%, mainly triterpenoid esters).
The high hydrocarbon content distinguishes this wax from carnauba wax.
Candelilla Wax is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents such as acetone, chloroform, benzene, and turpentine.
Candelilla Wax is obtained by boiling the leaves and stems with dilute sulfuric acid, and the resulting "cerote" is skimmed from the surface and further processed.
In this way, about 900 tons are produced annually.
Candelilla Wax is a food additive that is used as a protective coating and thickening agent.
Candelilla Wax is sometimes used as a vegan substitute for Beeswax and melted onto cloth to make food wraps.
In the Personal Care industry, Candelilla wax is used as a component of lip balms and skin moisturising lotions.
Candelilla Wax is a wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica, from the family Euphorbiaceae.
Candelilla Wax is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle and opaque to translucent.
Candelilla Wax is harvested and produced mostly by small family businesses, known as “Candelilleros”.
There’s no organic-certied candelilla wax, because the shrub grows wild and not under controlled conditions.
As the candelilla plant grows only in very limited regions of the world, it’s protected by CITES (Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
The bushes are cut and left in the sun to dry, and then the wax is boiled out in hot water and skimmed o the surface.
Further rening processes result in standard or high-quality candelilla wax.
Candelilla Wax is produced by harvesting the leaves of the candelilla shrub, then drying and grinding them into a powder.
The powder is heated and filtered to remove impurities, resulting in a solid, pale yellow to light brown wax.
This natural process ensures its cosmetic-grade purity.
Candelilla Wax derives from the leaves of the North Mexican candelilla shrubs (Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica).
Candelilla Wax is naturally hard, brittle, yellowish-brown, opaque to translucent.
It is widely used as a film-forming agent and emollient in cosmetics.
Further application areas are: foodstuffs, inks and dyes, adhesives, coatings, emulsions, polishes and pharmaceuticals.
Candelilla Wax is offered in pastilles and as a spray-dried powder.
Candelilla Wax is commonly used in lip balms, lotions, creams, and deodorants due to its ability to form a protective barrier on the skin while also acting as a natural emulsifier and thickening agent.
Candelilla Wax is used as a glazing agent and is listed as E902 in food ingredients.
Candelilla Wax provides a glossy finish and protects food items from moisture.
It can also be found in medicinal products, such as ointments, because of its ability to act as a binder and protectant.
It is sometimes used in the production of candles, coatings, and as a lubricant in certain mechanical applications.
Uses:
Candelilla Wax manufacture of cosmetics, rubber substitutes, furniture and leather polishes, candles, sealing wax, phonograph records; for waterproofing boxes and fabrics; electric insulations; lithographic, printing, stamping and writing inks; molding compositions; sizing paper; hardening other waxes; protective coating for citrus fruits; formerly in chewing gum.
Candelilla Wax binds oils and waxes, and gives body to a formulation.
It is also used as a film former.
Candelilla Wax is obtained from candelilla plants and is similar to carnauba wax.
Candelilla Wax is a lubricant and surface finishing agent obtained from the candelilla plant.
Candelilla Wax is a hard, yellowish-brown, opaque-to- translucent wax.
Candelilla Wax is prepared by immersing the plants in boiling water containing sulfuric acid and skimming off the wax that rises to the surface.
Candelilla Wax is composed of about 50% hydrocarbons with smaller amounts of esters and free acids.
Candelilla Wax is used in chewing gum and hard candy.
It is mostly used mixed with other waxes to harden them without raising their melting point.
As a food additive, candelilla wax has the E number E 902 and is used as a glazing agent.
It also finds use in the cosmetic industry, as a component of lip balms and lotion bars.
One of its major uses is as a binder for chewing gums.
Candelilla Wax can be used as a substitute for carnauba wax and beeswax.
It is also used for making varnish.
Candelilla Wax is commonly used to give structure, smooth texture, and enhance shine in lip care products.
It helps thicken and stabilize formulations while providing a protective barrier for the skin, preventing moisture loss.
Used as a binding agent and to create a smooth, easy-to-apply texture.
Sometimes used in hair pomades and styling products to provide hold and shine.
Candelilla Wax is used to coat fruits, vegetables, candies, and even chewing gum to provide a glossy finish and preserve freshness.
It is also applied as a coating on food products like nuts, chocolates, and confectionery for texture and to prevent moisture loss.
Candelilla Wax is listed as a food additive (E902) and is considered safe for consumption in small quantities.
Candelilla Wax is used as a thickener and stabilizer in topical pharmaceutical formulations, helping to provide a protective layer on the skin.
Used as a coating material for tablets and as a binder in pill formulations.
Candelilla Wax is sometimes used in candle production as an alternative to beeswax.
It creates a smooth texture and burns cleanly.
Often used in furniture, shoe, and automotive polishes for a glossy finish.
Candelilla Wax is used in some industrial applications as a lubricant for machinery and parts.
Used in products like crayons, encaustic painting (hot wax painting), and modeling compounds as an alternative to beeswax.
As a plant-based wax, candelilla wax is used as an alternative to animal-derived beeswax in vegan cosmetics, skincare products, and other formulations.
States, Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica, from the family Euphorbiaceae.
Candelilla Wax is yellowish-brown, hard, brittle, aromatic, and opaque to translucent.
Candelilla Wax is mostly used mixed with other waxes to harden them without raising their melting point.
As a food additive, candelilla wax has the E number E902 and is used as a glazing agent.
Candelilla Wax also nds use in cosmetic industry, as a component of lip balms and lotion bars.
One of its major uses is as a binder for chewing gums.
Candelilla Wax can be used as a substitute for carnauba wax and beeswax.
Candelilla Wax is approved to use as food additive in EU.
Candelilla Wax is used as a glazing agent.
Candelilla Wax also acts as a release agent and a binder for chewing gum.
Candelilla Wax is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.
Candelilla Wax is used as a component in the manufacture of candles.
Candelilla Wax is used in the manufacture of varnish and polish.
Candelilla Wax is an ingredient in shoe polish.
Safety profile:
Candelilla Wax is generally considered safe for cosmetic use and is non-toxic when applied topically.
Candelilla Wax is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores, making it suitable for most skin types.
Moreover, Candelilla Wax is vegan, as it is derived from plant sources and does not involve the use of animal products.
Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to candelilla wax, especially if they have sensitivities to other plant-based substances.
This could result in skin irritation, redness, or rash, particularly when used in cosmetics or topical products.
In rare cases, prolonged exposure to products containing candelilla wax might lead to contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
When candelilla wax is heated to high temperatures (e.g., during candle making), it can produce fumes that may irritate the respiratory system if inhaled in large quantities.
While generally not toxic, inhaling excessive amounts of any vaporized wax could potentially cause breathing difficulties, coughing, or irritation of the throat and lungs.
Candelilla Wax is flammable, and it should be handled with care, especially when used in candle making or when exposed to heat.
Direct exposure to an open flame or high temperatures could cause the wax to ignite.
Proper storage and handling in controlled environments are essential to avoid fire hazards.
