Substance Name: Wax, carnauba [NF]
RN: 8015-86-9
UNII: R12CBM0EIZ
Notes
- Exudate from pores of leaves of Brazilian wax palm tree; used as polish for automobiles, floor, shoes etc.
- TSCA Definition 2019: The wax derived from Copernicia cerifera, Prunae.
Molecular Formula
- Unspecified
Classification Codes
- Pharmaceutic Aid (Tablet Coating Agent)
- TSCA UVCB
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Carnauba
- Carnauba wax
- Wax, carnauba [NF]
- Waxes, carnauba
Synonyms
- Carnauba
- Carnauba wax
- Copernicia cerifera wax
- Copernicia Prunifera wax
- E903
- EINECS 232-399-4
- UNII-R12CBM0EIZ
- Wax, carnauba
Systematic Name
- Carnauba wax
Superlist Names
- Carnauba wax
- Carnauba [Waxes]
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 8015-86-9
FDA UNII
- R12CBM0EIZ
Other Registry Numbers
- 174477-33-9
- 77700-48-2
System Generated Number
- 0008015869