| ≥1 piece |
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.
(First Class)Impurity(Benzene insoluble)
| ≤0.3%(Superior) ≤0.3%(Superior) ≤2.0%(Qualified) |
Hydrocarbon | 16%-18% |
Melting poin | 62-67°C |
Density(20°C) | 0.954-0.964 |
Acid value(KOH mg/g)
| 5.0-8.0(Chinese beeswax) 16.0-23.0(West beeswax)
|
Iodine(Iodine g/g) | 8.0-13.0 |
Saponification(KOH mg/g) | 75.0-110.0
|
Refractive Index(75°C) | 1.4410-1.4430 |