citric acid<\/strong>. The batch of Candelilla immersed in acid-water is heated over a direct fire until the solution comes to a boil, at which time the wax is separated from the plant and fuses with the liquid. The sulfuric acid prevents the formation of an emulsion between the wax and water, which could occur due to the turbulence created by the boiling process. Using this technique, wax from the Candelilla plant floats to the surface in the form of foam. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Collection and separation of wax” open_toggle_text_color=”#37722B” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#70AE22″ toggle_icon=”P||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#8E6238″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The hot foamy wax is removed from the \u201cpaila\u201d using utensils with openings called \u201cespumaderas\u201d (foamers), and is collected in steel tanks, buckets, conical holes in the floor or in clay molds placed on the floor. In any of these vessels, the hot foam (wax) is separated by decanting from a brown liquor which precipitates to the bottom of the vessel and is later recycled to a removal bucket. <\/p>\n
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In the intermediate part of the vessel, just on top of the aqueous phase, a fine layer of yellow-colored cream is formed. This is the Candelilla wax, known also as \u201ccerote\u201d. In the top part of the vessel, a third layer is formed which consists of a paste composed of ashes, bubbles and solid impurities. The plants, scalded by the boiling process, are used as fuel for the cauldrons, once they have been put out to be sun-dried. <\/p>\n
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The \u201ccerote\u201d is left to cool and solidifies at ambient temperature. The solid wax is hammered and broken into pieces, which are then melted to remove the impurities such as dirt and organic materials, which are separated from the wax by sedimentation. The wax, which is then decanted \u2013 free from impurities \u2013 is known as \u201craw Candelilla wax\u201d; is then left to cool and solidify again. <\/p>\n
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In order to refine the wax, it must again be broken up, melted and filtered through Fuller earth, activated carbon or some other filtration system. The refining can also include a bleaching stage, which uses hydrogen peroxide, or some other refining step for special applications. <\/p>\n
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There are various factors that affect the production volume<\/strong> of Candelilla wax, as well as indicators of the yield in the extraction and final quality of the wax. 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Candelilla <\/strong>wax is a complex substance of vegetal origin. It is hard, brittle and easily pulverized. Prior to refining, it has an opaque appearance. Once refined, its color can range from light brown<\/strong> to yellow <\/strong>depending on the degree of refining and bleaching. Its surface can reach high levels of brilliance once refined; which is one of the most valued properties of Candelilla wax for a variety of specialty applications. It easily dissolves basic dyes. It is insoluble in water<\/strong> but highly soluble in acetone<\/strong>, chloroform<\/strong>, benzene <\/strong>and other organic solvents<\/strong>. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F8F8F8″ custom_padding=”|20px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”5%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Chemical composition” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#8E6238″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”67px” image_icon_width_tablet=”50px” image_icon_width_phone=”50px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Roboto Slab|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#8E6238″ body_font=”Roboto||||||||” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”28px” custom_margin=”50px||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Most of the components of Candelilla wax are naturally found in vegetables<\/strong> and fruits. Its chemical composition is characterized by a high hydrocarbon <\/strong>content (around 50%<\/strong>) and a relatively low number of volatile esters<\/strong>. Its resin <\/strong>content can reach 40% by weight<\/strong>, a major factor contributing to its sticky consistency<\/strong>. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#70AE22″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” module_class=”tabla” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#262422″ overflow-x=”scroll” body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”12px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”.tabla .et_pb_toggle_content {|| overflow: auto;||}” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Chemical Composition of Refined Candelilla Wax.” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#37722B” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#70AE22″ toggle_icon=”P||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#8E6238″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|600|||||||”]<\/p>\n
\n\n\n| \n % WEIGHT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n RAW<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n REFINED<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Hydrocarbons<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 57<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Free alcohol<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Free acid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Simple esters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Hydroxyl esters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Acid esters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Diesters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nCandelilla wax exhibits very low contraction<\/strong> rates, which makes it ideal for precision foundries<\/strong>. It is highly adhesive and can be used in the formulation of cosmetics<\/strong>, polishes and waxes for furniture, leather, textiles and floors. When mixed with other waxes, it can be used in finishes for leather<\/strong>, textiles <\/strong>and cords<\/strong>, for lubricants <\/strong>and greases<\/strong>, adhesives <\/strong>in which the resin eliminates the slippery finish<\/strong>, and for paper and cardboard coatings<\/strong>. It can harden other waxes without significantly increasing the melting point of the mixture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Physical-Chemical Properties of Candelilla Wax” open_toggle_text_color=”#37722B” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#70AE22″ toggle_icon=”P||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#8E6238″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \n\n\n| <\/td>\n | \n RAW<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n REFINED<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Acid value\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12-24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12-22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Iodine value<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 19-45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 14-27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Saponification number<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 43-65<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 35-87<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Melting point<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 66-71\u00baC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 67-79\u00baC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Refraction index<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 1.4545 @ 71\u00baC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 1.4545-1.462 @ 85\u00baC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Non-Saponifiable material<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 65-67<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 67-77<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Specific gravity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.885<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Flame point<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 241\u00baC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n —<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Composici\u00f3n T\u00edpica de la Cera de Candelilla Refinada” open_toggle_text_color=”#37722B” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#70AE22″ 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<\/td>\n | \n Free acids<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 7 – 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Esters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 28 – 29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | \n Linear chain<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6 \u2013 7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Simple esters and lactones<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 20 \u2013 21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | \n Cyclic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n ND<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Hydroxyl Esters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6 \u2013 8%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | \n Humidity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.5 \u2013 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Alcohols, Sterols and Resins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 12 – 14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | \n Inorganic residues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”applications” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”61px||61px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” custom_css_main_element=” display: flex||;|| align-items: center;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display:inherit;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:inherit;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”VERSATILITY IN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Roboto Condensed|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#1f992f” title_font_size=”16px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”15px||15px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Applications” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Roboto Slab||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#242622″ title_font_size=”40px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” title_font_size_tablet=”36px” title_font_size_phone=”36px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#666666″ text_line_height=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Candelilla wax offers a wide diversity of applications, and it is currently being used in more than 20 distinct industries <\/strong>worldwide \u2013 principally in the U.S., the E.U. and Japan. Its distinctive properties make it an essential raw material in the production of cosmetics<\/strong>, dyes<\/strong>, adhesives<\/strong>, coatings<\/strong>, shines <\/strong>and polishes<\/strong>, among others. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”37px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.09)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”FDA approval” image=”https:\/\/candelilla.org\/sitio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FDA-1024×760.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|500|||||||” header_text_color=”#8E6238″ header_font_size=”20px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(10,10,10,0.08)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Candelilla wax is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong> as a safe natural substance \u2013 GRAS<\/strong>, Generally Recognized As Safe \u2013 for applications in the food industry. For this reason, it is widely used in a diversity of sectors in this industry.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”37px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.09)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Use in cosmetics and food” image=”https:\/\/candelilla.org\/sitio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/industria-cosmetica-1024×760.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|500|||||||” header_text_color=”#8E6238″ header_font_size=”20px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(10,10,10,0.08)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the cosmetics industry, due to its protective properties, Candelilla wax is indispensable in an important range of formulas used in the production of <\/strong>lipsticks<\/strong>, body lotions<\/strong> and hair preparations<\/strong>. For its plastic properties<\/strong>, Candelilla <\/strong>wax is used in the production of chewing gum<\/strong>. Additionally, its oil retention properties help it to better conserve flavors. This wax has demonstrated its superiority over the majority of synthetic waxes used for this particular application. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”37px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.09)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Precision casting and molding” image=”https:\/\/candelilla.org\/sitio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lost-wax-casting-1-1024×747.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|500|||||||” header_text_color=”#8E6238″ header_font_size=”20px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(10,10,10,0.08)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A specialty application can be found in the precision foundry and mold industry, known as lost wax casting<\/strong>, where, due to the extraordinary molding properties of Candelilla wax, it permits the precise reproduction of every detail required in these strict manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”37px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.09)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Applications in electronics” image=”https:\/\/candelilla.org\/sitio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/male-electrician-works-switchboard-with-electrical-connecting-cable-1-1024×747.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|500|||||||” header_text_color=”#8E6238″ header_font_size=”20px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” border_radii_image=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(10,10,10,0.08)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Its chemical stability<\/strong>, high melting point<\/strong>, impermeability <\/strong>and low electrical resistance<\/strong> make it highly useful in the manufacture of a diversity of products for the electrical <\/strong>and electronic industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The commercial exploitation of the Candelilla plant for producing wax dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and has since become one of the main economic activities of the Mexican region of the Chihuahuan Desert. 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