Carnauba wax
Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax (/kɑːrˈnɔːbə/; Portuguese: [kaʁˈnawbɐ]), also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm tree Copernicia prunifera, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, Maranhão, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes.
Etymology
The term "Carnauba" comes from the Tupi language words "karna" and "yba", which mean "tree" and "fruit" respectively. The term was used to describe the tree from which the wax is derived.
Uses
Carnauba wax is widely used in various industries. It is an ingredient in cosmetics, food products, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used in the automotive industry for car waxes, in the shoe industry for shoe polish, and in the furniture industry for polish and protective coatings.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carnauba wax
- Wikipedia's article - Carnauba wax
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