Carnauba Wax Flakes

Carnauba t3 wax flakes

Ideal for mixing with Beeswax to make a polish for furniture and Lathe/Woodturning. Type 3 Carnauba wax is exuded by the leaves of the Brazilian "Tree of Life" to conserve the moisture within the tree and leaves. This Carnauba Palm grows in the northern and north-eastern parts of Brazil, along the river banks, and valleys. The leaves containing the wax are cut off the tree during the period from September to March. The colour and quality are governed by the age of the leaves and great care is used in processing the carnauba wax.

Carnauba Wax Physical Properties: Carnauba Wax is hard, brittle, non-tacky and lustrous. It is the preferential ingredient in polishes (Shoe, Furniture, Leather, Automobile, Floor, Fruit, Candy, Wood), finishes (Leather), cosmetics (Creams, Lipsticks, Hair Care Products, Mascara), lubricants, glazing (Candies, Gum, Paper Protective), coatings (Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels), pharmaceutical (Salves, Ointments, Tablet coating), candles and ink.