Co-emulsifiers
CARNAUBA™ FS
CARNAUBA™ FS is a very hard natural wax mainly used in cosmetic stick formulations, where it provides good mold release, hardness, consistency and surface gloss. It has the highest melting point among the natural waxes so it is suitable for improving stability of emulsions.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 20° C | flakes |
|---|---|
| Colour | amber |
| Acid number mg KOH/g | 4 - 10 |
| Melting point °C | 81 - 86 |
| Water % | Max. 1 |
| Saponification number mgKOH/g | 78 - 88 |
| Total impurity % | Max. 0,1 |
Packaging
CARNAUBA FS is packed in bags of of 25 kg on shrink wrapped pallets of 1000 kg net.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 25-03.