Yellow beeswax - Tablets

Yellow beeswax

Description

Yellow Beeswax is a raw, unrefined raw material obtained directly from beehives. This wax is obtained by a process of steam heating and hot filtration, without undergoing bleaching or deodorisation treatments. It therefore retains its natural characteristics, sometimes including traces of pollen or propolis, making it particularly suitable for natural cosmetic products.

Origin and composition

Beeswax is secreted naturally by worker bees via their wax glands, which are used to build the alveoli in the hive. Composed mainly of esters and fatty acids, it initially appears in the form of small white, translucent scales, which become opaque and amber in colour due to the pigments present, particularly pollen.

Physical and chemical properties

• Melting point: Approximately 65°C
• Density: 0.96
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in hot ethanol, chloroform and benzene.
• Indices:
  • Acidity Index: 15-23
  • Iodine Value: 6-12
  • Saponification value: 5-105
  • Ester Index: 70-82

Uses

Yellow beeswax is widely used in a variety of sectors because of its unique properties:

1. Cosmetics: Used for its film-forming properties in lipsticks and deodorant sticks, texturising properties in lip gloss and hardening properties in soaps.
2. Pharmaceutical: Used for its purity and stabilising qualities in pharmaceutical formulations.
3. Candles: Prized for making natural candles, which burn clean and have a pleasant natural scent.
4. Food industry: Used as a coating agent and food additive (E 901) to improve the texture and appearance of products.
5. Encaustics: A key ingredient in natural wood waxes, often blended with carnauba wax for a lustrous, protective finish.

Packaging

• Shape: Amber-yellow waxy solid.
• Packaging: 20 kg carton
• Origin: European Union
• HS Code: 15219099

Yellow Beeswax, 100% natural and unprocessed, is a high quality product, appreciated for its versatility and varied applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and many other fields.