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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub, mainly found in Mexico and Texas, and stems from the Euphorbiaceae family.
To protect themselves from water loss, these plants release a wax coating.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is obtained by boiling the leaves and stems of the plant.
CAS: 8006-44-8
EINECS: 232-347-0
Synonyms
CANDELILLA WAX;CANDELILLA WAX, NATURAL;FEMA 3479;EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX;CANDELLILAWAX;Candeliila wax;Candelilla Wax (250 mg);Candelilla Resin E 1
The production of Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is regulated by the Mexican government, since the candelilla plant, Euphorbia Antisiphilitica, is found on the list of protected species.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax found in cosmetic products has a pleasant feeling on the skin and is non-sticky, as well as binding well with other oils.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is mainly found in protecting emulsions, conditioners, as well as lipsticks.
Hair is provided with more brilliance, hold and manageability.
A vegetable wax coming from the leaves of the North Mexican candelilla shrubs (Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica).
Similar to other waxes, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is used to stabilize products and give body to them, or to keep stick type formulas solid.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax has a melting point around 70C and has high gloss making it a good choice for lip products.
Yellowish-brown, opaque to translucent solid.
Soluble in chloroform, turpentine, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, toluene, hot petroleum ether, and alkalies; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is made from candelilla wax obtained from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica) native to northern Mexico.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is hard, brittle, and has a yellow to light brown color.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is finely ground powder that is easy to dose and can be used in diverse recipes.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera 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.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax Chemical Properties
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)
Refractive index: 1.4555
Fp: 229 °F
Solubility: (hot): ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether: soluble
Appearance: Yellowish-brown solid
Odor: Odorless
Merck: 13,1746
EPA Substance Registry System: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax (8006-44-8)
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera 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.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera 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.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera 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 clarified 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).
Uses
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.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax binds oils and waxes, and gives body to a formulation.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is also used as a film former.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is obtained from candelilla plants and is similar to carnauba wax.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is a lubricant and surface finishing agent obtained from the candelilla plant.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is a hard, yellowish-brown, opaque-to- translucent wax.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is prepared by immersing the plants in boiling water containing sulfuric acid and skimming off the wax that rises to the surface.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is composed of about 50% hydrocarbons with smaller amounts of esters and free acids.
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is used in chewing gum and hard candy.
Methods of Manufacturing
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax is made from the leaves, stems and branches of the plant small candle tree (Euphorbia antisyphilitica or E. Cerifera) soaked in hot water containing sulfuric acid to float the wax, skim and refine it.
