Carnauba wax

Agent Name
Carnauba wax
CAS Number
8015-86-9
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Waxes, carnauba; Carnauba; Copernicia Prunifera wax; Copernicia cerifera wax; E903; Wax, carnauba; [ChemIDplus] Brazil wax; [Merck Index]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Greenish solid; [Merck Index] Yellow to dark brown-green odorless solid; [CAMEO] Odorless flakes; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
From the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm tree; Used in automobile waxes, floor wax emulsions, shoe polishes, carbon paper, dental impression compounds, cosmetics, and tablet coatings; [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as an anti-caking agent, formulation and processing aid, lubricant or release agent, surface-finishing agent, and pH control agent in foods; [FDA]
Comments
Infrequent reports of skin sensitization or irritation; [Merck Index] Acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0-7 mg/kg; [JECFA] May cause eye irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Allergic contact dermatitis to propolis and carnauba wax from lip balm and chewable vitamins in a child.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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