candelilla wax
A WAX found as an
exudate on the leaves and stems of a plant
(Euphorbia antisyphilitica) found in northern
Mexico and the southwestern United States, and
obtained by boiling the leaves and stems with
water and sulfuric acid. It is yellowish-brown in
color and is opaque to translucent. It is classed
as hard wax and has a softening range at 64 to
68° C. It is used in making varnish and as
a substitute for CARNAUBA WAX to
impart a high gloss to leathers that are not
glazed. (291 )
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