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Beeswax

bleached

Synonym(s):

Cera alba

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About This Item

CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

waxy solid

color

white

mp

61-65 °C (lit.)

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General description

Beeswax is a natural wax that is formed from honeybee Apis mellifera. It is a lipid that contains hydrocarbons, esters and free acids, which can be used to lower the transference of water on films.

Application

Beeswax is used to produce edible films (sodium caseinate, soy protein isolate etc.). It can form a mixture with a variety of fatty acids and polyols to provide flexibile, elastic and stretchable films. It also decreases the water vapor permeability and enhances the mechanical properties of the film.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

509.0 °F

flash_point_c

265 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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