Bees Wax

Wax is a substance secreted by four pairs of wax glands under the abdomen of bees. Beeswax is solid at room temperature and has the special flavor of honey and powder. The colors are light yellow, medium yellow, dark brown and white. The cross section is crystallized with tiny particles. Chewing sticky teeth, chewing white, no fat taste. The specific gravity is 0.954-0.964, and the melting point is 62-67 ℃. Some studies have found that beeswax can be dissolved in benzene, toluene, chloroform and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water, but under certain conditions, beeswax can form emulsion with water. Its main components are: acids, free fatty acids, free fatty alcohols and carbohydrates. In addition, there are carotenoids, vitamin A, aromatic substances. Beeswax is widely used in industry and agriculture. In the cosmetics industry, many beauty products contain beeswax, such as bath solution, lipstick, rouge, etc.

Appearances

Light yellow, medium yellow, dark brown and white pellet

Odor & Taste

Characteristic

Hydrocarbon

16% - 18%

Melting Point

62-67 ℃

Acid Value

16% - 23%

Saponification Value

75% - 110%