TDS Bees wax.pdfProduct name: white Beeswax
CAS No.：8006-40-4
EINECS No.：616-889-9
Synonyms：White Beeswax, Cera Alba, White Wax
Note: Yellow Beeswax commonly CAS 8012-89-3
INCI Name：Beeswax
Composition：Natural mixture mainly composed of long-chain fatty acid esters, free fatty acids, fatty alcohols and hydrocarbons, secreted by honeybees
1. Chemphysical Properties
Appearance Off-white / pale yellow waxy solid, flakes or pellets
Odor Mild characteristic honey-like odor
Melting Point 61 ~ 65 ℃
Relative Density (20℃) ~0.960 g/cm³
Flash Point >250 ℃
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; partially soluble in hot 90% ethanol; fully soluble in fatty oils & essential oils
2. Quality Specification (Cosmetic / Pharma Grade, White 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 |
| Melting Point | 61 ~ 65 ℃ |
| Moisture | ≤0.5 % |
| Ash | ≤0.1 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2 ppm |
3. Application & Use
Cosmetics & personal care: Emollient, thickener, binder, film-forming agent, stiffener for lipstick, balm, cream, lotion, mascara
Pharmaceutical: Tablet coating, ointment base, excipient
Food industry: Glazing agent, coating agent, chewing gum base (E901)
Other: Candle, polishing wax, leather finishing, casting, art material
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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