Beeswax
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”
The raw wax secreted from the honeybee for honeycomb construction and is light yellow to yellow in color and has a faint odor. Processing and purifying the wax makes it suitable for use in candles, crayons, polishes, cosmetic creams and lipsticks.
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. With a high melting point between 143-145o, yellow beeswax burns slowly. A highly stable material, very few materials will affect its composition.
Common Uses of Yellow Beeswax
- Creams
- Lipsticks
- Lip Balms and salves
- Perfume base
- Candles
Benefits of Yellow Beeswax
- Adds hardness
- Natural emulsifier
- Offers a high melting point
- Burns slowly
- Stable
- Low sensitivity and allergic reaction
YELLOW BEESWAX TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN B 106 JB
CHEMICAL NAME: YELLOW BEESWAX
INCI NAME:CERA ALBA
CAS NUMBER:71243-51-1
EINECS NUMBER:275-266-5
APPLICATION:
Smoother / emulsifier / film forming agent, etc.
YELLOW BEESWAX CHARACTERISTICS:
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ANALYSIS |
UNITS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
METHODS |
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Physical form |
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Yellow Pellets |
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Dropping point |
(°C) |
61 – 65 |
European Pharamacopea |
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Acid value |
(mgKOH/g) |
17 – 22 |
European Pharamacopea |
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Saponification value |
(mgKOH/g) |
87 – 102 |
European Pharamacopea |
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Ester value |
(mgKOH/g) |
70 – 80 |
European Pharamacopea |
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Hûble ratio |
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3,3 – 4,3 |
European Pharamacopea |
PRESENTATION:
Pellets in bags or in cardboards |
