1. Paints, Coatings & Adhesives

• Gloss Enhancement: Carnauba wax provides a high-gloss finish to paints and coatings, making it a popular choice for decorative applications. 
• Durability and Hardness: It increases the hardness and scratch resistance of coatings, protecting them from wear and tear. 
• Water Repellency: Its hydrophobic nature makes it ideal for waterproofing applications, protecting surfaces from moisture damage.

2. Food & Healthcare Ingredients

• Glazing Agent: Carnauba wax gives foods a glossy, appealing sheen, making them look more attractive to consumers. It's used in candies, chocolates, and even some fruit snacks to achieve this effect.
• Surface Treatment: It acts as a protective coating on fruits like citrus fruits, apples, and pears, helping to preserve them and extend their shelf life. 

3. Flavours & Fragrances

• Microencapsulation material: Carnauba wax is used in flavorings primarily as a microencapsulation material to protect and control the release of flavors, particularly in food products like candies, chocolates, and chewing gum.

4. Personal Care

• Lipsticks and Lip Balms: Carnauba wax is a key ingredient in lipsticks and balms, providing firmness and a glossy finish. It helps to create a smooth, emollient texture and contributes to the product's staying power. 
• Mascara: It's used to thicken and stabilize mascara formulations, enhancing their texture and providing a desirable glossy finish.

5. Cleaning & Disinfectants

• Automotive Cleaning and Detailing: Carnauba wax is a primary ingredient in many car waxes and polishes. It provides a durable, high-gloss shine and helps protect the car's paint from environmental damage like UV rays, water spots, and road grime. 
• Furniture and Wood Polishes: Carnauba wax is used in polishes for furniture and other wooden surfaces. It enhances the shine and provides a protective layer, making the wood look more vibrant and helping to repel dirt and moisture.

6. Lubricants & Automobiles

• Car Polishes:  Carnauba wax is a key ingredient in many car polishes, contributing to hardness, gloss, and a protective layer on the vehicle's paintwork. It helps control the viscosity of the polish formulation and improves its opacity. The wax provides lubrication and enhances the longevity of the polish.

7. Pulp & Paper solutions

• Water resistant: Carnauba wax is used in enhance the water and grease resistance of paper products. It's applied as a coating, often in the form of an emulsion, to improve the paper's ability to repel liquids and prevent them from penetrating the paper structure. This is particularly useful in packaging applications, where it helps maintain the integrity of the paper and protect the contents from moisture and grease. 

8. Polymers & Resins

• Mold Release Agent: Carnauba wax is widely used as a mold release agent, particularly in the production of epoxy mold compounds (EMC) and other thermoset plastics. It helps prevent the molded product from sticking to the mold, making it easier to remove and ensuring a clean finish. 
• Hydrophobicity Enhancement: Carnauba wax's hydrophobic (water-repelling) nature makes it a valuable additive for polymers and resins that require resistance to moisture.