Product name: Yellow Beeswax
CAS No.：8012-89-3
EINECS No.：232-383-7Synonyms：Cera Flava, Yellow Wax, Refined Yellow Beeswax
INCI Name：Beeswax
Description：Natural refined wax purified from honeycomb secreted by Apis mellifera, mainly composed of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid, hydrocarbons and esters
* Note: White Beeswax CAS No.: 8006-40-4
1. Chemphysical Properties
Appearance Yellow to golden brown waxy solid, flakes / pellets / blocks
Odor Characteristic mild honey-like odor
Melting Point 61 ~ 65 ℃
Relative Density (20℃) 0.95 ~ 0.96 g/cm³
Flash Point >250 ℃
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in cold ethanol, soluble in hot ethanol, chloroform, ether, fatty oils & essential oils
2. Quality Specification (Cosmetic / Pharma Grade, Refined Yellow Beeswax)
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acid Value | 17 ~ 24 mgKOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 84 ~ 104 mgKOH/g |
| Ester Value | 70 ~ 80 mgKOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 8 ~ 12 gI₂/100g |
| Moisture | ≤0.5 % |
| Ash | ≤0.1 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2 ppm |
| Benzene Insoluble Matter | ≤0.3% |
3. Application & Use
Cosmetics & personal care: Emollient, thickener, binder, film-forming agent, stiffener for lip balm, cream, ointment, mascaraPharmaceutical: Ointment base, tablet coating excipient, sustained-release material
Food industry: Glazing agent, fruit & vegetable coating, chewing gum base (E901)
Other: Candle, polishing wax, leather finishing, casting, art craft
4. Packing
25kg fiber drum / kraft bag, available in pellet, flake or block form
5. Storage & Transportation
Storage: Keep sealed in cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse; avoid direct sunlight and high temperature
Transportation: Non-dangerous goods
Disclaimer: All data above are typical values for reference only, not contract specifications. Final standard shall be subject to batch COA.
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