DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Montanic acid esters are extracted from the montan wax. This is a wax that is extracted from lignite. Montanic acid esters were approved in the EU until 2014 under the number E 912 as a food additive.
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From a food technology point of view, the wax is only approved for coating tropical fruits and plastic packaging.
Pharmaceutically, the glycerol montanic acid ester glyceryl montanate (INCI) is used as emulsifier in cosmetics.
Industrially, the substance is used for furniture polishes and for impregnating textiles.
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Fruits treated accordingly bear the indication waxed.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer