Description

Beeswax is a natural, complex mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids secreted by honey bees. This versatile substance is prized for its protective, emulsifying, and thickening properties, making it a cornerstone ingredient in numerous formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors seeking a reliable, natural raw material.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: A key ingredient in lip balms, creams, lotions, and salves for its emollient properties and as a thickening/stiffening agent.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a stiffening agent in ointments, creams, and as a coating for tablets and capsules (enteric coating).
• Food Industry: Employed as a glazing agent (E901) for confectionery, a coating for cheeses, and a component in food-grade polishes.
• Candles: A premium, natural material for candle making, often blended with other waxes to modify burn time and scent throw.
• Leather & Wood Polish: Provides a protective, water-resistant shine and nourishes the material.
• Art & Modeling: Used in encaustic painting, sculpture, and as a component in crayons and modeling materials.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a lubricant for drawing metals, in investment casting (lost-wax process), and for waterproofing textiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Beeswax
CAS No.	8006-40-4
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	White Beeswax; Yellow Beeswax; Cera Alba; Cera Flava; Apis Mellifera Wax; Bleached Beeswax; E 901; CI 75120; 8012-89-3 (Bleached)
EINECS	232-383-7

Quality Control

Our Beeswax is sourced and processed to meet stringent quality standards, including USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and FCC for food-grade applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for identity, purity, and physical constants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters is available upon request to ensure compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White or Yellow solid, characteristic odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Melting Point	62°C - 65°C
Acid Value	17 - 24
Ester Value	72 - 79
Saponification Value	87 - 104
Relative Density	0.95 - 0.96
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%
Ash	< 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.