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Gangli Villiage, Guanting Township, Changge, Henan, China (Mainland)
long-tern supply curde beeswax
lowest price from fram
free sample of crude beeswax available
small quantity allowed
CRUDE BEESWAX
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 8012-49-3
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 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 OF GRADE ONE CRUDE BEESWAX :
| 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 Certain other waxes | Complies with test |
| Glycerol and other Polyhydric Alcohols | Not more than 0.5% |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/Kg |
| Hydrocarbon Value | 16-18 |
