Ash Ingredients Shellac Wax

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Shellac Wax

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Binder,

Conditioner,

Emollient,

Film Former

CAS No.

97766-50-2

EC No.

307-913-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes,

Film Formers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Binding,

Conditioning,

Emolliency,

Gloss

Labeling Claims

Natural

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lipstick

Application/Uses

Color Cosmetics & Pharma

Application

Though shellac wax is primarily known for the glossiness it lends to the coatings of candies and pharmaceutical tablets, it is often utilized as an ingredient in conjunction with other waxes in solvent or water-based polishes for both consumer and commercial products (e.g. automotive, leather, and furniture polishes). Additionally, shellac wax can be employed as a binding agent, a film former, or for the gloss it contributes to cosmetics, particularly lipsticks.

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Beige to amber powder

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	2 - 15	mg KOH/g	—
Melting Point	77 - 86	℃	—
Saponification Value	40 - 90	—	—
Specific Gravity (at 20℃)	0.97 - 0.98	—	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging

25kgs/drum