E902 Candelilla wax — is it halal?
Description
Candelilla wax (E902) is a plant wax from the stems of Euphorbia antisyphilitica (Mexico, southern USA): boiling in water with sulphuric (c2) or citric (c3) acid, refining, filtration through bleaching earths and carbon (c4–c6), bleaching with peroxide or chlorine agents (c7). Links: possible bone char (c6); in patents — purification solvents (ethanol c8, methanol c9, isopropanol c10, others c11, ethyl acetate c12)
Names: Канделильский воск · Candelilla wax · شمع الكانديليلا
Also known as: E 902, E-902, Е902, Е 902, INS 902, INS No. 902, refined candelilla wax, NF candelilla wax, Euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Euphorbia antisyphilitica wax, Candelilla cera, cera de candelilla, cerote, cire de candelilla
Category: Glazing agents
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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