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243221

Beeswax

bleached

Synonym(s):

Cera alba

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
232-383-7
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
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form

waxy solid

color

white

mp

61-65 °C (lit.)

General description

Beeswax is a natural wax that is formed from honeybee Apis mellifera. It is a lipid that contains hydrocarbons, esters and free acids, which can be used to lower the transference of water on films.

Application

Beeswax is used to produce edible films (sodium caseinate, soy protein isolate etc.). It can form a mixture with a variety of fatty acids and polyols to provide flexibile, elastic and stretchable films. It also decreases the water vapor permeability and enhances the mechanical properties of the film.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

509.0 °F

flash_point_c

265 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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