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Technical Data Sheet

Carnauba Wax T3/L

Introduction:
Carnauba Wax is a hard wax obtained from the leaves of the Copernicia Prunifera which is native and
only grown in north eastern Brazil.
Carnauba Wax acts as an internal lubricant, facilitating the incorporation and dispersion of the non-
rubber ingredients.
Carnauba Wax will migrate to the surface of the rubber, due to its low melting point, and act as a
release layer.

Uses:
Carnauba Wax has a wide range of uses in many industries:

Polish Industry
Food Industry (chewing gum, gravy, sauces, sweets)
Pharmaceutical Industry (tablet coating agent.)
Cosmetic Industry
Rubber Industry (process aid and mill/ mould release agent.)

Typical Characteristics:

Product Description
Appearance Pale yellow
powder
Odour Characteristic
Composition
Substance % by Weight
Carnauba Wax 100
Properties
Property Unit Value
Solubility Practically insoluble in water & alcohol. Soluble
on warming in Ethyl Acetate & Xylene.
Melting Point C 82-86
3
Relative Density g cm 0.97
Acid value mg KOH/g 4-10
Saponification Value mg KOH/g 78-95
Average particle m 50-70
size (D50)
95% material m 100
passing

Shelf Life:
24 Months minimum in cool, dry storage.

Packaging:
25 kg bags

Health & Safety:

Detailed advice on the Health & Safety aspects of this product is given in the individual product Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS), available upon request.

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Issue WEB01: 04/2012
J. Allcock & Sons Ltd.
Oak Chemical Works,
Textile Street, West Gorton,
Manchester, M12 5DL,
United Kingdom.
Registered in England and Tel. 0161 223 7181
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