Carnauba Wax
- Waxes
- CAS 8015-86-9
- IUPAC: carnauba wax
Carnauba wax is a natural wax harvested from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. It is one of the hardest natural waxes and is widely used in car care products, food coatings, and cosmetics. Not a VOC, not toxic, confirmed biodegradable. No hazard classifications; no Prop 65 listing; no PFAS.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 5/5
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