Candelilla Wax CAS 8006-44-8 Information
Chemical Name | Candelilla Wax |
Other Name | EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX |
CAS | 8006-44-8 |
EINECS | 232-347-0 |
Type | Food additives; Plant extracts; Organic raw materials |
Molecular Formula | / |
Molecular Weight | 0 |
Candelilla Wax CAS 8006-44-8 properties
Melting point | 68-72 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | >240 °C(lit.) |
density | 0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | 1.4555 |
Fp | 229 °F |
solubility | (hot): ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether: soluble |
Appearance | Yellowish-brown solid |
Odor | Odorless |
What is Candelilla Wax CAS 8006-44-8?
Candelilla Wax, as a unique substance, presents a pale yellow color, with a soft luster on its surface, and as a whole, it takes on a waxy solid form. When you approach it, you will smell a faint and fragrant scent. This scent is not strong and pungent, but gives people a fresh and natural feeling.
It is a kind of plant wax that is fragile in texture and relatively hard. In its microstructure, the molecules are closely arranged, which gives it a certain degree of hardness and brittleness. This characteristic makes it prone to breaking into small pieces when subjected to external forces, but at the same time ensures that it can maintain its own shape and structure to a certain extent.
The reason why small Candelilla Wax has unique properties is that it contains special resin components. These resin components are like tiny guardians, evenly distributed within the wax body, endowing the Candelilla Wax with strong resistance to temperature changes. Whether in high-temperature or cold environments, Candelilla Wax can maintain a relatively stable state and will not easily soften, deform or undergo other property changes due to temperature variations.
It is worth mentioning that Candelilla Wax is a kind of natural wax. It is a natural biological wax extracted from small candles. This natural attribute makes it stand out among numerous wax products and is highly favored by those who pursue natural and environmentally friendly products.
Cornus officinalis, this unique plant, grows wild on plateaus at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters in northern Mexico and southern Texas, USA. This vast plateau area has extremely special climatic conditions. In these areas, the temperature varies greatly. During summer, the scorching sun shines down without reservation, and the highest temperature can reach 45℃, as if it were going to scorch the earth. In winter, the biting cold wind howls past, and the temperature can drop as low as -20 ℃. The whole world seems to be shrouded in ice and snow. Meanwhile, the rainfall here is extremely low, the climate is very dry, and the land is often in a dried-up state.
In such a harsh natural environment, after years of long evolution, the small candlestick has gradually developed a unique self-protection mechanism. It secretes a hard layer of wax ranging from yellow to brown. This layer of wax is like putting on a strong armor for it, covering its body surface tightly. Thanks to the protection of this layer of wax, the little candlestick was able to survive tenaciously in such a harsh environment and adapt to the cruel tests of nature.
Candelilla Wax has a relatively high hardness among waxes, second only to Carver wax in hardness. When the ambient temperature reaches between 67 and 71 degrees, the wax of the small candle will gradually melt. This melting temperature range reflects its relative stability. Similar to Carnauba wax, small candlestick wax is often used to increase the hardness of the wax when mixed with other ingredients. However, it should be noted that its hardening effect is slightly inferior to that of Carnauba wax. Despite this, Candelilla Wax still plays an important role in many fields due to its unique properties and natural attributes.
Candelilla Wax CAS 8006-44-8 Uses
In numerous industrial and daily life fields, both Euphorbia wax and Candelilla Wax have extensive and unique applications.
The application and characteristics of Euphorbia wax
Euphorbia wax plays a significant role in multiple fields. In the cosmetics industry, it is one of the key ingredients in many products, which can provide good texture and stability for cosmetics, making them smoother and more durable during use. For instance, in some high-quality face creams, lipsticks and other products, Morinda wax can help lock in moisture and enhance the moisturizing effect of the products.
In the manufacturing of rubber substitutes, Euphorbia wax can blend well with rubber materials, improve the performance of rubber, make it have better flexibility and wear resistance, and thus extend the service life of rubber products.
For furniture and leather polishing agents, morinda wax is an indispensable component. It can form a uniform and shiny protective film on the surface of furniture and leather, which not only increases the surface gloss but also prevents the furniture and leather from being eroded by external factors such as dust and moisture, keeping them in good appearance and texture.
In terms of candle manufacturing, Euphorbia wax can be used as an excellent raw material, making the candle burn more stably and evenly, reducing smoke production, and at the same time endowing the candle with better shape retention and fragrance release effect.
The production of sealing wax also cannot do without Morinda wax. It can fill the tiny gaps in the sealing area, form a tight sealing layer, effectively prevent the leakage of liquids and gases, and ensure the reliability and durability of the seal.
In the field of record manufacturing, morinda wax helps enhance the sound quality and durability of records. It can make the surface of the record smoother, reduce noise interference during signal transmission, and at the same time enhance the record's wear resistance and extend its service life.
In addition, morinda wax is also widely used in the manufacturing of waterproof boxes and waterproof fabrics. In terms of waterproof boxes, it can fill the tiny pores on the surface of the box to form a waterproof barrier, preventing moisture from entering the box and protecting the items inside from the influence of dampness. For waterproof fabrics, Euphorbia wax can penetrate into the fabric fibers, endowing the fabric with better waterproof performance while not affecting its breathability and softness.
As an excellent electrical insulator, Morinda wax has significant applications in the electronics industry. It can be used to manufacture the insulation layer of wires and cables, packaging materials for electronic components, etc., effectively preventing the occurrence of current leakage and short circuits, and ensuring the normal operation of electronic equipment.
In the fields of printing and writing, Morinda wax is an important component of lithography, printing, hot stamping and writing inks. It can adjust the viscosity and fluidity of the ink, enabling the ink to adhere more evenly to the surface of the object during the printing or writing process, thereby improving the printing quality and writing effect.
In terms of forming composition, Euphorbia wax can be used as a binder to combine different materials and form products with certain shapes and strengths. For instance, in the molding process of some plastic products, Euphorbia wax can help plastic particles blend better together, enhancing the molding quality and mechanical properties of the products.
In paper processing, Euphorbia wax can be used as glue on paper for its bonding and lamination. It can firmly bond the papers together without affecting the flexibility and foldability of the papers, and is widely used in book binding, packaging materials and other fields.
Euphorbia wax can also be used to harden other waxes. By mixing it with other waxes, its physical properties can be changed, making it harder and more durable. For instance, in the preparation of some industrial waxes, adding an appropriate amount of morinda wax can enhance the hardness and wear resistance of the wax.
In the agricultural field, Euphorbia wax can serve as a protective layer for citrus fruits. It can form a transparent film on the surface of fruits, preventing them from being attacked by pests and diseases, reducing water evaporation and extending the freshness period of fruits.
It is worth mentioning that in the past, morinda wax was also used in the production of chewing gum, providing it with a certain degree of toughness and texture.
Euphorbia wax has unique chemical properties. It can bond oil and wax, providing a stable base for various formulations. In many complex mixtures, Morinda wax can closely combine oils and waxes of different properties to form a uniform and stable system, ensuring the performance and quality of the product. At the same time, it can also be used as a film-forming agent to form a uniform and dense film on the surface of objects. This film has good protective and decorative properties and is widely used in various surface treatment processes.
Euphorbia wax is extracted from small candle trees, which usually grow in specific environments. Only through meticulous collection and extraction processes can pure Euphorbia wax be obtained. Its chemical composition and physical properties are similar to those of Carba palm wax, but it also has its own characteristics, which gives it unique advantages in some application scenarios.
The application and characteristics of Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax is an important substance extracted from small candle plants, mainly used as a lubricant and surface treatment agent.
In industrial production, Candelilla Wax plays a crucial role as a lubricant. For instance, during the operation of some mechanical equipment, it can be applied to the surface of mechanical components to reduce friction and wear between them, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency and service life of the equipment. Meanwhile, due to its excellent lubrication performance, it can also reduce the energy consumption of the equipment and save energy.
As a surface treatment agent, Candelilla Wax can improve the performance of object surfaces. In the surface treatment of some metal materials, applying Candelilla Wax can prevent rusting and corrosion of the metal surface and enhance the metal's oxidation resistance. In terms of wood surface treatment, Candelilla Wax can penetrate into the wood fibers, making the wood surface smoother and harder, and enhancing the wood's wear resistance and water resistance.
Candelilla Wax is a hard substance with a yellowish-brown appearance. Its transparency ranges from opaque to semi-transparent, and this characteristic makes it have a unique effect in some specific applications. For instance, when manufacturing certain decorative materials, the yellowish-brown color of Candelilla Wax can add a natural texture and color to the products.
The preparation process of small candle tree wax is relatively complex. First, the small candle plants need to be soaked in boiling water containing sulfuric acid. During this process, the waxy components in the plants will gradually dissolve and float to the surface. Then, through careful operation, the wax that floats to the surface is skimming off. After further purification and processing, pure small candle tree wax can be obtained.
From a chemical composition perspective, small candle tree wax is composed of approximately 50% hydrocarbons and a small amount of esters and free acids. This special chemical composition endows it with a series of unique physical and chemical properties, enabling it to play an outstanding role in various fields.
In the food industry, Candelilla Wax is often used in the production of chewing gum and hard candies. In chewing gum, it can enhance the toughness and elasticity of the gum, making it more chewy during the chewing process and also extending the shelf life of the gum. In the production of hard candies, Candelilla Wax can be used as an anti-sticking agent to prevent the hard candies from sticking together during the production process. At the same time, it can also make the surface of the hard candies smoother and more lustrous.
