Is Carnauba Wax vegan?
Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax is a natural plant wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. It is the hardest natural wax and is widely used in cosmetics, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and as a car polish.
| Also known as | Brazil wax, Carnauba, Carnauba Wax, Carnauba Wax Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Extract, Copernicia prunifera wax, Palm wax |
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| INCI name | Carnauba Wax |
| E number | E903 |
| INS number | 903 |
| CAS number | 8015-86-9 |
| EC number | 232-399-4 |
| CosIng ID | 55683 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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