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Beeswax

refined

• Synonym(s): Cera alba
• CAS Number: 8012-89-3
• EC Number: 232-383-7
• MDL number: MFCD00132754
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• color: yellow
• mp: 61-65 °C (lit.)

Description

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.

Packaging

100, 500 g in poly bottle

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves