SAFE
Carnauba wax
Copernicia prunifera leaf wax (E903)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
2
About
Natural plant wax from Brazilian carnauba palm leaves. Used as coating, glazing agent, and tablet film. Vegan. GRAS. Provides gloss and protective barrier coating to tablets and capsules. EU E903.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally very safe. Vegan. No significant toxicity concerns at food/excipient quantities. May slow dissolution of tablet coating.
🏷️ Other Names
Copernicia prunifera leaf wax (E903)