Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax for Cosmetics, automotive waxes polish, furniture polishes, pharmaceutical coatings and more.
National Colour Agencies is a reliable carnauba wax supplier in India, offering high-quality yellow carnauba wax for industrial, food, and cosmetic applications. Sourced and processed to meet consistent quality standards, our carnauba wax is suitable for manufacturers, formulators, and bulk buyers requiring dependable performance across production batches.
Carnauba wax is valued for its high melting point, hardness, and excellent gloss-enhancing properties, making it a preferred natural wax across multiple industries.
Carnauba wax is a natural vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm. Known for being the hardest natural wax, it appears as yellow carnauba wax in flake or powder form and provides superior film-forming, polishing, and protective characteristics.
Due to its natural origin and functional stability, carnauba wax is widely used in food coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty industrial formulations.
Natural vegetable wax derived from palm leaves
High melting point suitable for heat-resistant formulations
Excellent hardness and abrasion resistance
Good emulsifying and binding capability
Enhances surface gloss and finish
Compatible with oils, resins, and other waxes
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Yellow flakes / powder |
Melting Point | 82 - 86 °C |
Acid Value | 2 - 7 mg KOH/g |
Saponification Value | 78 - 95 mg KOH/g |
Ester Value | 71 - 88 mg KOH/g |
Iodine Value | <= 10 g I2/100 g |
Ash Content | <= 0.25 % |
Loss on Drying | <= 1.0 % |
Specific Gravity (25 °C) | 0.97 - 0.99 |
Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Flash Point | > 300 °C |
Food Industry – edible coatings, glazing agents
Cosmetics & Personal Care – colour cosmetics, skincare products
Pharmaceuticals – tablet polishing and coating
Polishes & Surface Care – shoe polish, car polish, floor wax
Industrial Applications – mold release agents, specialty coatings
Our food grade carnauba wax is used in edible coatings and food processing applications where surface protection and appearance enhancement are required.
Typical food industry uses
Fruit and vegetable coating
Confectionery glazing
Tablet and capsule coating
Food grade material is supplied for applications where compliance and consistency are essential for downstream manufacturing.
Cosmetic grade carnauba wax is widely used in personal care and beauty formulations due to its ability to improve texture, hardness, and gloss.
Common cosmetic applications
Lipsticks and lip balms
Mascaras and eyeliners
Creams, lotions, and sticks
Hair styling and grooming products
It helps stabilise formulations while enhancing product appearance and durability.
National Colour Agencies operates as a dependable carnauba wax distributor supporting manufacturers across India. We work closely with B2B buyers to ensure consistent supply, grade clarity, and application-specific suitability.
Our sourcing and distribution model allows us to support:
Bulk procurement requirements
Repetitive industrial consumption
Long-term manufacturing contracts
Trusted carnauba wax supplier for Indian manufacturers
Availability of food grade and cosmetic grade.
Consistent quality for industrial and formulation use
B2B-focused supply support and documentation
Reliable distribution network across India
Carnauba wax is supplied in secure industrial packaging suitable for storage, transport, and bulk handling. Custom quantities can be discussed based on application and procurement volume.
