1.DEFINITION
Beeswax is obtained from the honeycombs of bees after the honey has been removed by draining or centrifuging. The combs are melted with hot water, steam or solar heat; the melted product is filtered and cast into cakes of yellow beeswax.
2.DESCRIPTION
Yellow or light brown solid that is somewhat brittle when cold and presents a dull, granular, non- crystalline fracture when broken; it becomes pliable at about 35°C. It has a characteristic odour of honey.
3.FUNCTIONAL USES
Yellow Beeswax with a faint characteristic odour suitable for use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionary industries. Also it can be used in the high end candle and polish markets.
4.CHARICTERISTICS
Solubility Insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol; very soluble in ether
Congealing point 61- 65°C
Acid Value 17-22 (mg KOH/g)
Easter Value 70-80 (mg KOH/g)
Saponification Value 87-102 (mg KOH/g)
Ceresin, Paraffin and Complies with test
Certain other waxes
Glycerol and other Not more than 0.5%
Polyhydric Alcohols
Lead Not more than 2 mg/Kg
Hydrocarbon Value 16-18
This material meets all the requirements of European (PH Eur).
