Plant-based wax (carnauba wax)

We handle carnauba wax , which is the most used wax in plant-derived waxes.

It is characterized by its very hard and high melting point among natural waxes, and it isexcellent in glossiness, mold releasability, emulsifiability and dispersibility.It is used for a variety of other purposes, including thermal transfer inks, toners, polishes,and cosmetics.

We handle approximately 40% of the total amount imported intoJapan. We offer both flaked and powdered products.

• What is carnauba wax?
• Characteristics of carnauba wax
• Applications of carnauba wax

What is carnauba wax?

Carnava wax is a wax extracted and purified from the leaves of carnaba palm native to northern Brazil. It is said that there has been more than 200 years of history.
The light yellow ones collected from young leaves are classified as No. 1, and the light brown ones collected from old leaves are classified as No. 2 (or No. 3). They are exported to countries worldwide.

Carnauba palm tree

Carnauba wax

Carnauba wax has the following characteristics:

Characteristics of carnauba wax

• It is naturally derived and is both human-and environmentally-friendly.
• Very hard and excellent in glossiness
• Have a high melting point and a sharp melting point
• An ester wax with excellent compatibility with resins, which is easy to emulsify
  Ingredients: About 80% ester, about 20% other (free fatty acids, free alcohols, hydrocarbons, etc.)

Applications of carnauba wax

Cosmetic products

Car wax

Thermal transfer ink

Floor polish

Semiconductor encapsulation 

Shoe cream

Food coating

Mold release agents 

Carnava wax we handle

We will prepare detailed materials and samples, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or requests.