TIGERLAC 5050

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Solvent-based,

Water

Chemical Family

Plant Extracts

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Industrial Additives Functions

Binder

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Other Resins & Binders

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Biodegradable

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Glazing & Window Elements

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing,

Textile Manufacturing

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography

Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings

Other Specialty Coatings

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Leather,

Wood

Industrial Additives End Use

Leather

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink

Major Applications

• Wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, hat proofing, hair sprays, mold-release agents, leather finishing, fruit coatings, raw material for shellac special products.

Properties

Physical Form

Dispersion,

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Pale Yellow Granules/Powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Wax content	max. 0.2	%	—
Solutions in alcohols (solids content)	max. 48	%	—
Aqueous solutions (solids content)	max. 30	%	—
Acid Value	75 - 91	—	—
Melting Temperature	60 - 75	°C	—
Loss on drying	max. 6	%	—
Color Index Lovibond Scale (20% Ethanol)	max. 2	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Aqueous Solutions

• Solutions of bleached shellac in basic aqueous media are readily obtainableup to a solids content of approx. 30%.

Organic Solvent Solutions

• TIGERLAC™ 5050 is readily soluble in low-molecular weight alcohols (e.g., ethanol, n-and iso-propanol) and some glycol derivatives (e.g., propyl glycol, butyl glycol), in benzylalcohol and others.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Drums

Packaging

• Solids : Multi-wall Paper bags of 50 lbs net weight. Fiber drums with inner PE bag of 50 lbs net weight
• Solutions : 55 gallon poly or lined steel drums

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transport

• Keep cool and dry. The shelf life of bleached shellacs will be more than 12 months if stored/transported at temperatures <20 degrees C (55 degrees F). Higher temperatures will accelerate aging of the solid material and raise the risk of "blocking" especially under the influence of humidity. The solubility of this shellac should be checked periodically as a precautionary measure. Because of the reasons above, we recommend refrigerated transport.