Introduction of beeswax
Beeswax is a fatty substance ,which is secreted by four paris of wax glands of worker bees .Bees use it to build honeycomb and seal hives. Theappearance of natural beeswax is light yellow, yellow or brown in, beeswax have specific features ,that is, plasticity and lubrication.
Yellow or light brown solid that is somewhat brittle when cold and presents a dull, granular, non-crystalline fracture
when broken; it becomes pliableat about 35° .It has a characteristic odour of honey.
Main ingredients of beeswax
The main component of beeswax is formed by higher fatty acid and higher alcohols ester. The chemical composition of beeswax are different , because different bee species and origin.
the main chemical composition :
carbohydrate :14%
single lipid:42%
two esters:14%
three esters :3%
hydroxy esters:4%
More hydroxy esters :8%
More acidic lipids:1%
free acid:12%
other substances: 2%
In addition, beeswax also contains carotenoids
itamin A
a small amount of aromatic substances pigment
trace elements, etc.
Specification of beeswax
Beeswax color | yellow and white |
Melting point (degree) | 62 °C - 67 °C |
Acid value (KOH mg/g) | 17 - 23 |
Saponification (KOH mg/g) | 87-110 |
Impurities (benzene insolubles) | ≤ 0.3% |
Ester value(mg/g) | 70-80 |
Iodine (Iodine g / g) | 8.0-13.0 |
refractive index (75 centigrade) | 1.441-1 .443 |
Hydrocarbon | 16-18 |
Application of beeswax
1)beeswax is widely used in medicine industry,such as medicine pill, tablet moisture, emulsifier;
2)beeswax in the cosmetics industry ,it can make cold cream, bath lotion, hair conditioner essence, moisturizing cream, lipstick, lipstick and rouge;
3)beeswax in the food industry, it can be used as fresh fruit agent, but also to the polishing candy, moisture-proof, anti adhesion;
4)beeswax has been used in the printing industry;
5)beeswax in the leather industry and other industry ,such as smoke-free candles, crayons, wax paper and wax dyeing,etc.
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2.Q:What’s your MOQ?
A:Our MOQ is 10KG.
3.Q:What’s your company’s core competitiveness?
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4.Q:How can you ensure quality?
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5.Q:Do you have have your own brand and can you supply OEM service?
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