Description: Dewaxed Bleached Shellac is a refined, natural, free-flowing cream-colored powder, widely acclaimed for its versatility and purity. As a key ingredient in several coatings applications, it's derived from the secretion of the lac bug, found in the forests of South-East Asia. Anning Decco Biotech, as the largest producer in Asia, ensures this product meets the highest quality standards, making it suitable for a vast range of applications from food coatings to wood finishes.

Applications: Dewaxed Bleached Shellac is indispensable in industries ranging from food and confectionery to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It's particularly favored for fruit coatings, providing a natural, edible barrier that enhances appearance and longevity. In the pharmaceutical sector, it's used for tablet coatings due to its excellent film-forming properties. Additionally, its application extends to wood finishes, offering a natural gloss and protection, and to cosmetics, where it serves as a safe, natural ingredient.

Specifications:

· Appearance: Creamy-white or light yellow granular powder

· Acid Value (mgKOH/g): Max 90

· Moisture: Max 5%

· Hot Alcohol Insoluble: Max 0.2% (Dewaxed) / Max 0.5% (Waxy)

· Wax Content: Max 0.2% (Dewaxed) / 1.5% - 5.5% (Waxy)

· Gardner Color Index (30% w/w alcohol): 9 – 12

· Solubility in Ammonia: Clear (Dewaxed)

· Total Chlorine: Max 2%

· Ash: Max 1%

· Arsenic (As): Max 1 ppm

· Lead (Pb): Max 5 ppm

· Rosin: None