| Japan Wax |
| Japan wax is a vegetable fat derived from
the berries of sumac tree or its neighboring
species. Chemically it is not wax but fat.
We, however, call it wax because of its moderate
hardness and elasticity.Japan Wax is used in Japan since ancient
times, and highly valued for making candles
that are a vital tool of Shinto and Buddhist
ceremonies. Many years ago it was used as
a hair oil for traditional Japanese coiffures,
and even today it is indispensable in dressing
the topknots of Sumo wrestlers.Moderate hardness and elasticity are attributed
to dibasic acids it contains such as japanic
acid which are proper to Japan Wax. Components Glycerides of monobasic acids 90 - 91 % Glycerides of dibasic acid 3 - 6.5 Free fatty acids 3.7 - 5.6 Unsaponifiable matters 0.4 - 1.6 Because of above characters Japan wax is used to pomade and cosmetic pencils We have following grades: Japan Wax P-100 Melting point: 50 - 53.5℃ INCI RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX CAS No. 8001-39-6 EINECS ----- Japan Wax Y Melting point: 46 - 54℃ |