Candelilla Wax NF
Candelilla Wax is a pale yellow vegetable wax found on the leaves of the Candelilla shrub grown in semi-arid climates. This wax is harder than beeswax and therefor has twice the thickening power. When using Candelilla wax to replace Beeswax in your formulas, cut usage in half. Candelilla Wax has extraordinary film forming & protecting properties, great for vegan lip balms. Can be used in soaps to quicken trace.
BOTANICAL NAME: Euphorbia cerifera
CAS#: 8006-44-8
SOURCED FROM: Mexico, United States
APPERANCE: Yellow Flakes
MELTING POINT: 155.3 – 162.5 °F
