Wax
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Waxes are a diverse class of organic compounds that are lipophilic solids that are malleable near ambient temperatures. They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above abou
Commercial honeycomb foundation, made by pressing beeswax between patterned metal rollers
Ceroline brand wax for floors and furniture, first half of 20th century. From the Museo del Objeto del Objeto collection.
Wax candle
Before treatment
Carnauba wax
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Carnauba, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the carnauba palm Copernicia prunifera, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Ceará, Piauí,
Wax
…esters, fatty acids, primary and secondary alcohols, diols, ketones and aldehydes. From the commercial perspective, the most important plant wax is carnauba wax, a hard wax obtained from the Brazilian palm Copernicia prunifera. Containing the ester myricyl cerotate, its many applications include confectionery…
Carnauba wax
Carnauba palm
Chocolate dragées coated with carnauba wax