Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), whether or not refined or coloured

CPC v2.1 Code: 21931

About vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), whether or not refined or coloured

cpc code 21931 covers a diverse range of vegetable waxes, excluding those derived from triglycerides. These waxes are an important industrial commodity, finding applications in a variety of sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. As a renewable and biodegradable resource, vegetable waxes play a crucial role in the global shift towards more sustainable materials and production processes.

Production process

Vegetable waxes are typically extracted from various plant sources, such as carnauba, candelilla, and jojoba. The production process often involves mechanical or chemical extraction methods, followed by refining and purification steps to remove impurities and achieve the desired properties. Depending on the specific wax type, additional processing techniques like hydrogenation or fractionation may be employed to modify the wax's characteristics.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of vegetable waxes include the raw plant materials, such as leaves, berries, or seeds, as well as various processing chemicals and equipment. Specialized machinery, such as extractors, filters, and distillation units, are essential for the efficient extraction and refinement of the waxes. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are required to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The main outputs of cpc code 21931 are the refined and purified vegetable waxes, which can be further categorized based on their specific properties and applications. These waxes find use in a wide range of industries, including 33401 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, 21201 Pharmaceutical preparations, and 20201 Paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics, where they serve as emulsifiers, lubricants, and coating agents.

Family tree for vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), whether or not refined or coloured

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/219'>219: Oil-cake and other residues resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils; flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, except those of mustard; vegetable waxes, except triglycerides; degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2193'>2193: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), whether or not refined or coloured; degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21931'>21931: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), whether or not refined or coloured</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21932'>21932: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"]

    

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