Candelilla Wax EM70
Candelilla Wax EM70 is plant/vegetable based wax, derived from the leaves of the Candelilla plant Euphorbia antisyphilitica. It has a melting point of about 70°C.
CAS No.: 8006-44-8
EINECS: 232-347-0
Appearance: Hard, yellow-brownish, non-transparent up to translucent wax
Identification: Passes Test A (IR) and B of USP/NP
Vegetarian / Vegan friendly: Yes / Yes
Halal: Yes
Kosher: Yes
Candelilla Wax EM70 can be used as a vegan substitute. Since candelilla wax and beeswax share similar properties, the waxes can be used interchangeably in some cases. For those looking for a vegan alternative to beeswax, use candelilla wax.
It has excellent performance in the sectors of : balms,lip sticks,lip gloss,protective creams,salves,pomades,mascaras.
Ecogreen Melland,initiated from 2002, with over 18 years devoting to biological waxes, is major player in global beeswax and biotech wax market, and is ISO9001,14001,45001 manufacturer in 9 years specialized production and processing of biobased waxes and synthetic waxes.
Candelilla Wax EM70
Melting range: 68.5 – 72.5°C
Solubility: insoluble in water
soluble in chloroform and toluene
Acid value: 12 – 22 mg KOH/g
Saponification value: 43 – 65 mg KOH/g
Glycerol and other polyols
(calculated as glycerol): max 0.5 %
Arsenic: max. 3 mg/kg
Lead: max. 2 mg/kg
Mercury: max. 1 mg/kg
Heavy metals: max. 20 mg/kg
Residual solvents: meets the requirements of USP
Vegetarian / Vegan friendly: Yes / Yes
Palm free: Yes
Halal: Yes
Kosher: Yes
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