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Modified Carnauba Wax

  • Waxes
  • CAS 8015-86-9

Modified Carnauba Wax (CAS 8015-86-9) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Extremely low toxicity (carnauba is a common food and cosmetic ingredient). Skin contact poses negligible risk.

Modified carnauba is a chemically tweaked version of natural carnauba wax — typically modified to lower the melting point or improve compatibility with water-based emulsions. Used in liquid and spray waxes where pure carnauba wouldn't dissolve cleanly.

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
Purpose: Refined plant-derived carnauba wax with chemical modification (typically esterification or saponification) to improve solubility, melting point, and emulsion compatibility for liquid wax products

Common questions about Modified Carnauba Wax

What is Modified Carnauba Wax used for in car care?
Refined plant-derived carnauba wax with chemical modification (typically esterification or saponification) to improve solubility, melting point, and emulsion compatibility for liquid wax products
Is Modified Carnauba Wax a VOC?
No. Modified Carnauba Wax is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Modified Carnauba Wax on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Modified Carnauba Wax is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Modified Carnauba Wax biodegradable?
Yes. Modified Carnauba Wax has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.