ALPHA WAX

Candelilla wax

Product Specification

Product: Candelilla wax is the purified wax gained from the leaves of the
Candelilla plant Euphorbia antisyphilitica.
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
Specific gravity: about 0.983
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