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Carnauba wax
Description
Carnauba wax is used as a glazing agent, bulking agent, acidity regulator and tablet-coating agent. It is also used in automobile waxes, shoe polishes, dental floss and food products such as sweets, instrument polishes, floor, furniture waxes, polishes and paper coatings. It serves as the main ingredient in surfboard wax. Further, it is also used as a mold release agent to produce fiber-reinforced plastics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 82°C to 86°C |
| Density | 0.990 to 0.999 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Refractive Index | 1.45 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Merck Index | 14,1846 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in diethyl ether,alkali,chloroform. Slightly soluble in boiling ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
| Physical Form | Flakes |
| Chemical Name or Material | Carnauba wax |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 232-399-4 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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