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	Carnauba wax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Carnauba is a wax derived from the leaves of a plant native to northeastern Brazil, the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera).
		Carnauba wax can produce a glossy finish and as such is used in automobile waxes, shoe polishes and floor and furniture polishes, especially mixed with beeswax.
		In 1890, Charles Tainter patented the use of carnauba wax on phonograph cylinders as a replacement for a mixture of paraffin and beeswax.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carnauba_wax (472 words)

	CARNAUBA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Carnauba is the hardest natural wax and has lustrous composition making it the leading choice for food coatings, pharmaceutical coatings and polishes.
		Carnauba Wax is exuded by the leaves of the Brazilian "Tree of Life" (Copernica Cerifera) to conserve the moisture within the tree and leaves.
		This 'Carnauba Palm' grows in the northern and northeastern parts of Brazil along the river banks, valleys, and lagoons where the soil is dark and fertile.
	www.zymol.com /carnauba.htm (479 words)

	758. Carnauba wax (WHO Food Additives Series 30)
		Carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves and buds of the Brazilian wax palm, Copernica cerifera.
		The calculated mean intakes of carnauba wax were 0, 800, 4200 and 8800 mg/kg bw/day for males and 0, 900, 4600 and 10 200 mg/kg bw/day for females.
		This study reported that mean intake of carnauba wax calculated on the basis of food consumption during the 13 weeks of the study was 0.08, 0.25, and 0.81 g/kg bw/day for males and 0.09, 0.27, and 0.67 g/kg bw/day for females treated at levels of 0.1, 0.3, and 1.0% carnauba wax, respectively.
	www.inchem.org /documents/jecfa/jecmono/v30je13.htm (1835 words)

	Carnauba Wax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Carnauba is a vegetable fat obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree called the "Tree of Life" (Copernica Cerifera).
		Carnauba Wax is exuded by the leaves of the Copernica Cerifera palm to conserve the moisture within the tree and its leaves.
		Carnauba also dramatically reduces paint oxidation by diffusing (refracting) UV and infrared radiation from the sun.
	www.quillcraft.com /articles/carnauba_wax.html (385 words)

	Multiceras - Wax Value for your Industry
		Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of a species of palm known as Copernica Cerifera, named so in honor of the Polish astronomer Nicolas Copernico.
		Carnauba Wax is well known for its shine properties.
		Depending on the tree age and on the portion of the leaf wherefrom the wax is extracted, four different types of Carnauba Wax can be obtained.
	www.multiceras.com /pro-carnauba.htm (238 words)

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		The carnauba tree is a palm that grows to 40 feet.
		Carnauba wax can be found as a component in furniture and car body wax, floor and shoe polish, and carbon paper inks.
		Carnauba wax is mainly produced and exported in the northeast region of Brazil, with 73% of the total regional production being exported.
	www.herbalgram.org /youngliving/hmbc/default.asp?h=Carnauba (427 words)

	Carnauba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves of the plant Copernica Cerifera, which grows only in northeastern Brazil.
		The leaves are boiled in water, the wax floats to the surfaces and is skimmed off and filtered.
		Carnauba is used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, polish, and general industrial applications.
	www.calwax.com /products/natural/Carnauba.asp (47 words)

	Carnauba Wax & Carnauba Car Wax General Information
		Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of a Copernica Cerifera palm tree.
		This crude wax, in its powder form, is transported from the countryside where it is processed and cleaned to assure the highest quality of raw carnauba wax.The color and quality of the wax are governed by the age of the leaves and care used in processing of this hard, brittle, lustrous wax.
		Carnauba also dramatically reduces paint oxidation by diffusing the UV and infrared radiation from the sun which can oxidize and dull your paint finish.
	www.smartwax.com /carnauba_wax.htm (485 words)

	Shine Stuf Automotive Detailing Carnauba Creme Wax to seal and protect your ride by Stuf Products
		Carnauba comes from the Copernica Cerifera tree which is native to the northern rainforests of Brazil.
		Carnauba waxes bead water nicely, absorb the acid content in rain, and hide minor swirls in the paint.
		Carnauba is also sensitive to car washes, so it's important to use only a car wash that's designed specifically for car paint. Stuf Carnauba Creme Wax uses only the top grade #1 yellow Carnauba.
	tonnocover.com /productline/886/1021/1/stuf_products_shine_stuf_automotive_detailing_carnauba... (3480 words)

	What is carnauba? - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Carnauba is the base of fine furniture polish and hardwood floor wax, the coating used to make paper cups and cardboard water resistant, is the shine and protection in shoe polishes and waxes, and allows the dental floss to slide easier between the teeth.
		Carnauba prevents the loss of water from the palm frond; it also prevents skin from drying and chapping in the wind.
		Carnauba was the wax of the wax cylinders that made the very first audio recordings.
	www.killerplants.com /plants-that-changed-history/20040302.asp (751 words)

	Carnuba Wax
		Carnauba wax will vary in color from a pale yellow to deep golden.
		Carnauba Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree (Copernica Cerifera) known as the "Tree of Life".
		Carnauba Wax is a wonderful ingredient to use in natural cosmetics.
	www.mountainroseherbs.com /learn/carnauba_wax.php (417 words)

	Carnauba Car Wax vs. Paint Sealants
		Carnauba wax is the preferred car wax of collectors and concours enthusiasts because it creates a rich, warm glow.
		Carnauba is harvested and then graded according to color, purity, and where it was grown.
		The drawback of carnauba waxes, if you can call it a drawback, is that it does not last as long as a synthetic sealant.
	www.autogeek.net /qude101.html (1192 words)

	Formula 1 - Carnauba Wax Story
		Carnauba Wax is the hardest natural wax known to man and is recognized by automakers and car owners as the finest auto finish wax.
		Carnauba Wax is recommended by major automakers worldwide to shine and protect new paint finishes.
		Northern Labs' KIT brand was the first pre-softened Carnauba Car Wax introduced in the United States in the 1960's.
	www.formula1wax.com /html/carnaubaWaxStory.htm (166 words)

	carnauba - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		CARNAUBA [carnauba], wax obtained from the wax palm, or carnauba (Copernicia cerifera), of Brazil.
		Carnauba wax sector in turmoil from natural, man-made forces.
		Carnauba Wax Shows Promise Despite Brazil's Weak Currency.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/c1/carnauba.asp (274 words)

	Carnauba wax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In Brazil, more than ten million trees are grown on plantations to meet the world's demand for a hard wax that is very shiny when polished.
		Carnauba wax is the coating on the surface of the leaf, i.e., cuticle.
		A pound of carnauba wax is obtained from about 20 leaves.
	www.botgard.ucla.edu /html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Copernicia (130 words)

	Real Milk Paint ® - Carnauba wax
		Carnauba wax is a naturally occurring product exuded by the fronds of the Brazilian Carnauba palm (Copernica Cerifera).
		The leaves of the carnauba palm are harvested from September to March.
		Carnauba, the hardest natural wax available is brittle, non-tacky and lustrous with a melting point of 182 degrees.
	www.realmilkpaint.com /carnauba_flakes.html (275 words)

	CARNAUBA WAX - Car Wax: Best Car Wax, Professional Car Wax by Lane's Car Products
		Carnauba Wax is great for fl, red or metallic lacquered paints and clear coats.
		Carnauba Wax is easily applied and removed by hand or machine.
		Carnauba Wax has the strength to bring dark colored painted clear coats back to a show room shine condition.
	www.lanescarproducts.com /carsup.html (602 words)

	Carnauba Wax T1 \| Natural Waxes \| Organic Waxes - Oils by Nature
		Known as the hardest of the natural waxes, carnauba wax has a high melting point and is used as a glazing agent in foods.
		Type 1 Carnauba Wax is the highest grade available producing a wax that is yellow/brown in color and is known as the "queen of waxes".
		This grade of Carnauba Wax is obtained from the tops of leaves which lack chlorophyll making the wax lighter in color.
	www.oilsbynature.com /products/carnauba-wax-t1.htm (206 words)

	Heller Glanz Marine Supply & Boat Repair Products
		Carnauba Wax affords paint with the most beautiful gloss possible and its protection against mud, wear and tear, and bad weather is second to none.
		Carnauba has a very strong grain structure and is the hardest wax known to man. In addition to being incredibly durable, carnauba dries to a deep, natural shine (in contrast, bees wax, paraffin and many synthetic waxes tend to cloud and occlude).
		Carnauba wax is produced by the leaves of the tropical carnauba tree as protection from the incredibly harsh conditions of the tropical rain forest - intense heat, harsh equatorial sun and constant moisture and humidity.
	www.hellerglanz.com /CarnubaCreamWax.htm (588 words)

	Wax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In addition to beeswax, carnauba (a vegetable wax) and paraffin (a mineral wax) are commonly encountered waxes which occur naturally.
		Earwax is an oily substance found in the human ear.
		Carnauba wax - from the leaves of the Carnauba Palm
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wax (351 words)

	carnauba wax emulsions,paraffin/carnauba coemulsions
		Carnauba wax is a hard, brittle vegetable wax.
		Carnauba wax occurs as a natural coating on the leaves of the carnauba palm, where its function is to minimize moisture loss.
		Carnauba wax is grown, harvested and processed in Brazil.
	www.chemcor.net /carnauba.htm (116 words)

	Whole Foods Market : Health Info : Ingredients : Carnauba Wax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Carnauba wax is a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance obtained from the leaves and buds of the Brazilian "Tree of Life" (Copernica Cerifera), also known as the wax palm.
		In addition to color, the wax is also graded according to area of origin Parnahyba, Piaui, Ceara, and Bahai.
		It is used as a formulation aid, lubricant, release agent, and surface finishing agent in baked foods and mixes, chewing gum, confections, frostings, fresh fruits and juices, gravies, sauces, processed fruits and juices and soft candy.
	www.wholefoods.com /healthinfo/carnaubawax.html (317 words)

	Shining Monkey: Carnauba Wax
		Acting as a premium sealer and conditioner, the D-Spec Carnauba Wax is formulated with the highest quality Brazilian carnauba.
		Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of a palm tree known as Copernica Cerifera, which is also referred to as the "Tree of Life".
		This slow-growing Carnauba palm flourishes in the northeastern regions of Brazil, reaching an average height of 25-35 feet.
	www.shiningmonkey.net /dspeccarnaubawax2.php (430 words)

	Carnauba Wax - best car wax, waterless car wash, polish & detail products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This Carnauba hand or machine wax is the "best" we have ever used.
		It's blend of carnauba and siliconized polymers produces a high gloss with exceptional durability.
		Superb Carnauba Paste Wax develops a wet glossy appearance to any clean or deoxidized finish.
	www.autoprodetailproducts.com /wax_polish.html (321 words)

	Food Facts & Trivia: Carnauba Palm
		The carnauba palm is native to tropical areas of South America.
		It has an edible root, small edible fl fruit (olive sized), sugar is produced from the sap, and a wax is collected from the lower surfaces of its leaves.
		This carnauba wax is used in carbon paper, polishes, plastics, floor wax, lubricants and as a food additive.
	www.foodreference.com /html/fcarnaubapalm.html (179 words)

	Carnauba Car Wax, 16 oz. Liquid
		Cleaning Supplies - Carnauba Car Wax, 16 oz.
		Turtle Wax® Carnauba enriched car wax is formulated to provide the highest level of shine and protection for the enthusiast who will settle for nothing but the best.
		Carnauba enriched wax barrier repels air and water-borne pollutants while a natural water-repellent coating greatly reduces spotting.
	www.shopatmidway.com /pc-6723-3-carnauba-car-wax-16-oz-liquid.aspx (93 words)

	Shopping.com - Find, Compare, and Buy Anything in Seconds
		Meguiar's Quik Wax instantly adds gloss and carnauba wax protection whenever you notice that Quik Detailer is slow to wipe off (a sign that your wax p...
		Gliptone Carnauba Creme Wax is made from pure Brazilian Carnauba wax.
		Carnauba based paste polish Removes oxidized paint, fine scratches, bugs and tar Clear-coat safe Produces a deep Wet Look gloss Leaves a durable prote...
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Carnauba (949 words)

	Is Carnauba Paste Wax a Dinosaur?
		In reality, Carnauba wax is a minor component in most paste and liquid car waxes due to the cost of the wax in its purified form.
		These expensive Carnauba waxes are blended with oils that wet the paint and keep it looking wet until the wax evaporates or washes away.
		This is bad news for Carnauba waxes, which all use a significant quantity of light solvents, like mineral spirits, to soften the Carnauba wax from its original rock-hard form into a workable paste or cream.
	www.guidetodetailing.com /articles.php?articleId=51 (1718 words)

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