35 Communities with
Citric Acid

Extraction Process
The extraction process has been modified and improved in favour of the producers and the environment. In 2016, our R&D team introduced Citric Acid as an extracting agent, reducing the risks associated with the use of Sulfuric Acid..

25%

Percentage of Candelilla
wax produced with Citric

Use of Citric Acid
We currently have 35 communities in which the entire wax production is made using Citric Acid, representing 25% of the total purchases of Candelilla wax.

67 Candelilleros with IMSS

Social Security
Multiceras is the only candelilla wax provider that helps Candelilleros access government social security benefits, such as medical services, financial protection in the case of accidents and injuries, and pensions. In 2021 we assisted 67 Candelilleros access social security benefits, with an investment of MXP$ 913,756 (USD$ 45,013)

$2.6 MDP
(USD$ 127,459)

Forestry studies investment

Financing of Administrative Expenditures

To support Candelillero communities, we opened a forestry office in 2017. The office has a team of forestry engineers who perform all necessary studies and monitor paperwork. In 2021 expenditures amounted to to MXP$ 2,587,411 (USD$ 127,459).

$3.7 MDP
(USD$ 180,015)

Infrastructure and extraction agent investment

Infrastructure

We provide our Candelilleros with the equipment they need to extract the Candelilla wax. We also supply them will all necessary items used during the wax extracting processes, such as the extracting agent and packaging materials. In 2021 for the purchase and repair of extraction equipment, we invested MXP$ 885,759 (USD$ 43,633). For the extraction agent, the investment was MXP$ 2,768,563 (USD$ 136,382).