Bayberry wax

Bayberry wax (CAS 8038-77-5), also known as bayberry fat, is a natural vegetable wax extracted from the berries of Myrica species. It functions as a hardening agent, emulsifier, and rheology modifier across personal care, food, and industrial formulations.

Buyers seeking a plant-derived alternative to paraffin or carnauba wax frequently evaluate it for its firm texture and clean-burning profile. In personal care, it is used to harden lip balms, solid lotions, and candles.

This material provides structure and a smooth skin feel without synthetic waxes. Coating and adhesive formulators incorporate it to adjust viscosity and improve film hardness in specialty coatings for various industrial uses.

Food-grade applications include confectionery glazes and fruit coatings, where it acts as a surface finishing agent. Its emulsifying properties also support stable dispersion in cream-based and emollient formulations.

Bayberry wax is supplied as a solid, typically in flake, pellet, or block form, suited for melt-and-blend manufacturing processes. It is available in cosmetic-grade and food-grade specifications for global distribution.

The food-grade material meets FCC requirements where applicable. Natural and refined grades are both commercially sourced, with refined grades offering more consistent color and odor profiles for sensitive formulations.