Ouricury wax
Ouricury wax is a brown-colored wax obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian feather palm Syagrus coronata by scraping the leaf surface.[1][2]
Harvesting
[edit]Harvesting ouricury wax is more difficult than harvesting carnauba wax, as ouricury wax does not flake off the surface of the leaves.
Properties and uses
[edit]The physical properties of ouricury wax resemble carnauba wax, so it can be used as a substitute where light color is not required, e.g. in carbon paper inks, molding lubricants and polishes. Its melting point is 81-84 °C.
References
[edit]- ^ Casadei, E.; Chikamai, B. (January 2010), Singh, B. P. (ed.), "Gums, resins and waxes.", Industrial crops and uses (1 ed.), UK: CABI, pp. 411–432, doi:10.1079/9781845936167.0411, ISBN 978-1-84593-616-7, retrieved 2023-04-10
- ^ Bureau, Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry. Annual Report. p. 3.
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