Description
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.
C. A. S. Number ********3
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 *5° 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 ***************************************- *5° C
Acid Value*********************************************- ****2 (mg
KOH/g)
Easter Value ***********************************************0 (mg
KOH/g)
Saponification Value *******************************- *****2 (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 ***************************************8 %
