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.
Ancient Romans are thought to have developed the first Beeswax wicked candles based upon Egyptian tallow-soaked torches.
Today’s phrase “mind your own Beeswax” was coined centuries ago when women used Beeswax to soften the skin on their face. Hence, when they would catch another woman staring, they would use the phrase.
Of course, when the women smiled, the Beeswax would crack. Thus, the popular “crack a smile” ...phrase was born.
This pure beeswax is naturally light in color and is obtained from the honey combs of apis Mellifera and is free of all impurities.
In the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry it is widely used for the production of water-in-oil emulsions like creams, lotions, lipsticks, mascara and salves. This wax also works well for wax and encaustic painting and has been used and recommended for this application by our artisan customers.
Beeswax is a natural emulsifier 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. A highly stable material, very few materials will affect its composition.
Common Uses of White Natural Unrefined Beeswax
 Creams
Lipsticks
Lip Balms and salves
Perfume base
Candles
Benefits of White Natural Unrefined Beeswax
Adds hardness
Natural emulsifier
Stable
Low sensitivity and allergic reaction
WHITE NATURAL UNREFINED BEESWAX TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:PWB
CHEMICAL NAME:WHITE NATURAL UNREFINED BEESWAX
INCI NAME:CERA ALBA
CAS NUMBER:8012-89-3
EINECS NUMBER:232-383-7
| Test |
Unit |
Methods |
Specification |
| Drop Point |
oC |
Mettler (mod.) |
61 - 65 oC |
| Acid Value |
mg/KOH/g |
DGF M-IV2 |
17 -24 |
| Saponification Value |
mg/KOH/g |
DGF M-IV2 |
87 - 104 |
| Ester Value |
mg/KOH/g |
DGF M-IV3 |
70 -80 |
| Ratio |
|
DGF M-IV3 |
3.3 - 4.3 |
| Color |
|
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White/yellowish |
| Odor |
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Faint |
| Form |
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Pellets |
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