Rice Bran Wax Overview
Refined Rice Bran Wax (CAS 8016-60-2) is a premium, hard, high-melting-point (76°C–82°C) natural vegetable wax crystallized during the dewaxing stage of rice bran oil refining. It serves as a 100% plant-based, non-GMO alternative to Carnauba wax for cosmetics, pharmaceutical tablet coatings, fruit coatings, and polishes.
Extracted via controlled winterization and selective crystallization, this high-ester vegetable wax delivers exceptional hardness, gloss, and thermal stability. Widely formulated in lipsticks, protective barrier creams, tablet coatings, and water-repellent industrial paper treatments.
Key Features
- ✦High Melting Point (76°C–82°C)
- ✦100% Vegetable Origin (Non-GMO)
- ✦Carnauba Wax Substitute
- ✦High Hardness & Gloss
Applications
- ◎Cosmetic Lipsticks, Balms & Mascaras
- ◎Pharmaceutical Tablet Coatings
- ◎Fruit & Paper Waterproof Coatings
- ◎Automotive & Leather Polishes
LABORATORY CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
Technical Specification Sheet
| Chemical & Physical Parameter | Certified Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point (MP) | 76.0°C – 82.0°C (AOCS Cc 18-80) |
| Acid Value | Max 10.0 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 75 – 95 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | Max 15.0 |
| Colour & Appearance | Hard Yellowish-Brown Flakes / Blocks |
| CAS Registry | 8016-60-2 |
Full Certificate of Analysis & gas chromatography testing reports accompany every commercial dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Rice Bran Wax replace Carnauba Wax in cosmetics?+
Yes. With a high melting point of 76°C–82°C, Rice Bran Wax provides equivalent hardness, structure, and thermal stability to Carnauba wax while offering superior emollient skin conditioning.