Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-634
Date: 01/12/2024
CARNAUBA WAX, E 903
CAS Nº
8015-86-9
EC/EINECS Nº
232-399-4
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DEFINITION | Carnauba wax is a purified wax obtained from the leaf buds and leaves of the Brazilian Mart wax palm, Copernicia cerifera |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Carnuabawax |
| APPEARANCE | Yellow scales |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
| COLOUR | to -1.00 |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| MELTING POINT | 80 – 86ºC | Internal Method |
| ACIDITY VALUE | 2 – 7 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| SAPONIFICATION VALUE | 78 – 95 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| ESTHER VALUE | 71 – 88 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| VOLATILE MATTER | ≤1.00% | Internal Method |
| SOLUBLE IMPURITIES | ≤0.20% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUE on IGNITION | ≤0.25% | Internal Method |
| HUMIDITY | ≤1.00% | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water, partly soluble in boiling ethanol, soluble in chloroform and diethyl ether | Internal Method |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| HEAVY METALS | ≤20 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| MOULD & YEASTS | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Absence | Internal Method |
| P. AUREGINOSA | Absence | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Absence | Internal Method |
Other informations
USE and APPLICATIONS: Use for cosmetics, raw material for the basic chemical industry, formulation of pharmaceutical products, suitable for food use
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Free CMR product.
Free SVHC product.
Free Palm oil product.
STORAGE: Store away from sources of heat, radiation, electricity and contact with food, keep away from oxidising agents and strongly acidic or alkaline materials, store containers between 5 and 35 °C, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Shelf life: 7 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Free CMR product.
Free SVHC product.
Free Palm oil product.
STORAGE: Store away from sources of heat, radiation, electricity and contact with food, keep away from oxidising agents and strongly acidic or alkaline materials, store containers between 5 and 35 °C, in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Shelf life: 7 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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