Application
Carnauba wax No. 1 yellow serves multiple versatile purposes owing to its unique properties. Recognized for its hard, high-polish finish, this wax is widely applied in areas where these characteristics are essential, such as in automobile waxes and floor polish emulsions. Its utility extends to the manufacturing of high-quality shoe polishes and specialized paper products, especially carbon papers. In dental applications, it acts as a plasticizer in impression compounds, while its high melting point is invaluable in modifying other waxes, often used in conjunction with candelilla wax. Purified and bleached forms of carnauba wax find significant use in cosmetic formulations like depilatories and deodorant sticks. In pharmaceuticals, it plays a crucial role in the final stage of tablet coating, enhancing the luster of sugar-coated tablets when used as an emulsion. Its application spans into prolonged-release solid dosage forms, utilized alone or in combination with other excipients. Recent innovations explore its potential in producing microparticles and gel beads for drug delivery, as well as in nanoparticulate sunscreen formulations, exemplifying its adaptability across diverse fields.