Beeswax
(Cera Alba)
From the words "Cera" (waxy) and "Alba" (white . . .
For every 100 pounds of honey produced, only about one to two pounds of Beeswax is obtained.
Beeswax that is thousands of years old differs little from new beeswax. It does not oxidize and is unaffected by mildew, salt water and other elements.
Beeswax GP is a general purpose beeswax which is a blend of bleached beeswax and natural parafins.
Beeswax is a natural emulisifer as well as one of the oldest and purest waxes. For hundreds of years, natural beeswax has been used in creams, candles, lipsticks and other cosmetics.
During production by the honey bees, beeswax begins as a white substance but then darkens after contamination from pollen and contact with the bees.
Common Uses of Beeswax GP
- Lipsticks
- Lip Balms
- Salves
Benefits of Beeswax GP
- Adds hardness
- High melting point
- Stable
BEESWAX GP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBNSB283
CHEMICAL NAME: BEESWAX GP
INCI NAME: N/A
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| Test |
Methods |
Specifications |
Units |
| Appearance |
Visual |
Pellets |
|
| Color |
Visual |
White/yellowish |
|
| Odor |
Olfactory |
Typical |
|
| Water Solubility |
|
Insoluble |
|
| Acid Value |
ASTM D 1386 |
mg/KOH/g |
10 - 15 |
| Saponification Value |
ASTM D 1387 |
mg/KOH/g |
48 - 52 |
| Ester Value |
|
mg/KOH/g |
37 - 40 | |
