Dewaxed Shellac Flake

Dewaxed Decolourised Flake Shellac :

Natural Resin Lac
is the resinous secretion of the tiny insect Kerria Lacca which in the
refined form is known as Shellac. The quality and specification of
Shellac depends on the raw material as well as the process used for
refining. Dewaxed Decolourised Shellac is produced from carefully
selected for refining. Dewaxed Decolourised Shellac is produced from
carefully selected raw material by the solvent extraction system using
activated carbon.

Physical Data















Grade


DG


7005


7004


7003


7002


7001


7000




Colour (max) Gardner in 20% Ethanol


Dark


17


16


13


11


8


6





Common for all Grades











Acid No


(Dab9)







65-80




Arsenic


(Dab9)


max.ppm


1.5




Ash


(Dab9)


max.%


0.2




Insolubility in hot alcohol


(Dab9)


max.%


0.1




Melting range


(Dab9)


C


65-80




Moisture


(Dab9)


max.%


2.0




Saponification No.


(Dab9)







190-230




Wax


(USP XXIII)


max.%


0.2





Properties
Good film forming properties, a high gloss and excellent adhesion to various substrates including the human hair.Non-toxic and physiologically harmless.Good solution in ethanol and lower alcohols.Can be dissolved in water by adding an alkali like Ammonia, Amp, Tea etc.Compatible with many other resins, raw materials and additives used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food formulations.