Comparing E905 - Synthetic wax vs E914 - Oxidised polyethylene wax

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Overview

E905 - Synthetic wax

Synthetic wax (E905) is a highly refined, petroleum‑derived wax used in tiny amounts to give foods a smooth, glossy finish or to keep them from sticking. It shows up most often on the outside of confections and in chewing gum coatings, and it is regulated with strict purity and use limits in both the U.S. and the EU. It does not add flavor or nutrition; it’s there to protect texture and appearance.

E914 - Oxidised polyethylene wax

Oxidised polyethylene wax (E914) is a food-grade wax used to coat the surface of some fresh produce. It helps fruit keep moisture, resist scuffing, and look shiny while it travels from farm to store. It is applied as a very thin film and is not mixed into the food itself.

Synonyms

E905

Synthetic wax

Hydrocarbon wax

Fischer-Tropsch wax

E914

Oxidised polyethylene wax

Functions

glazing agent

Origins

Synthetic

Mineral

Synthetic

Products

Found in 1,468 products

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Popular questions

What is synthetic wax made of?
E905 synthetic wax (microcrystalline/Fischer–Tropsch wax) is made of high–molecular‑weight saturated hydrocarbons—mainly branched isoparaffins and naphthenes—derived from petroleum refining or synthesis.
How to remove candle wax from synthetic material?
Let it harden, gently scrape off the excess, then sandwich the spot with paper towels and apply a warm iron to draw out the wax; treat any oily residue from paraffin/E905‑type waxes with dish soap or isopropyl alcohol before washing per the care label.
What is synthetic wax in cosmetics?
In cosmetics, E905‑type synthetic (microcrystalline) wax is a petroleum‑derived hydrocarbon wax used to thicken, structure, and add gloss or pay‑off to balms, sticks, and creams; highly refined grades are widely considered safe for topical use.
Candles contain parafin wax, a hydrocarbon. when a test tube filled with cold water?
Holding a cold test tube above a burning paraffin (E905‑type) wax candle causes water vapor from combustion to condense on it, and soot may deposit if combustion is incomplete; the flame’s main products are CO2 and H2O.
Dia what does e905 mean\?
E905 is the additive code for mineral hydrocarbon waxes (e.g., microcrystalline/paraffin/petrolatum) used mainly as glazing and release agents on foods; in some countries you may see subcodes (E905a–c) distinguishing specific types.