Carnauba Wax is a natural wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera). It is a hard, high-melting-point wax widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient because of its excellent film-forming, polishing, protective, and moisture-resistant properties.
Carnauba Wax is particularly useful in pharmaceutical formulations for tablet coating, controlled-release systems, polishing applications, and protective coatings. Its high melting point and physical stability make it suitable for formulations where a durable hydrophobic barrier is required.
Carnauba Wax is composed primarily of long-chain fatty acid esters, fatty alcohols, hydrocarbons, and other natural wax components. It is recognized for its hardness, glossy appearance, low tackiness, and resistance to moisture.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Carnauba Wax can be used as a coating and polishing excipient to improve the appearance and handling characteristics of tablets and other solid dosage forms.
Carnauba Wax is used in pharmaceutical formulations for:
Carnauba Wax offers several formulation advantages:
Pharmaceutical-grade Carnauba Wax should be evaluated according to the applicable pharmacopoeial or manufacturer specification. Typical quality parameters may include:
Exact acceptance limits should be taken from the applicable USP/NF, Ph. Eur., BP, IP, or manufacturer-specific specification rather than applying one universal numerical specification to every Carnauba Wax grade.
Swapnroop offers Carnauba Wax for pharmaceutical and formulation applications with a focus on consistent quality, controlled specifications, reliable packaging, and documentation support. Carnauba Wax can be supplied for applications including tablet coating, polishing, film formation, and moisture-protective formulations.
Carnauba Wax should be stored in tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry and well-ventilated environment. It should be protected from excessive heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and contamination.
Packaging configuration can be selected according to customer requirements and applicable pharmaceutical handling practices.
Documentation can include, as applicable:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |