candelilla wax
Product Description
| Product | candelilla wax |
| CAS | 8006-44-8 |
| Synonym | euphorbia cerifera wax, candelilla cera, Candelilla wax |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.983 |
| Saponification number | 50-65 |
| Sparingly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Practically Insoluble | in water |
| Iodine Value | 19-44 |
| Boiling Point | 240.00 to 248.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Saponification Value | 44.00 |
| Melting Point | 68.00 to 72.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Shelf Life | 36 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Appearence | yellowish brown wax |
| Acid Value | 19.00 max. KOH/g |
| Flash Point | 229.00 °F. TCC |
| Refractive Index | 1.4555 |
| Acid Number | 10-20 |
| Solubility | acetone, benzene, carbon disulfide, chloroform, hot petrol. ether, gasoline, oils, toluene, turpenti |
| Notes | FEMA# 3479 |
| Class | Botanicals: Powders and Extracts, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
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