honey product: ( natural crude beeswax)

1.DEFINITION

Beeswax is obtained from the honeycombs of bees after the honey has been removed by draining or centrifuging. The combs are melted with hot water, steam or solar heat; the melted product is filtered and cast into cakes of yellow beeswax.

C.A.S. number 8012-49-3

2.DESCRIPTION

Yellow or light brown solid that is somewhat brittle when cold and presents a dull, granular, non- crystalline fracture when broken; it becomes pliable at about 35°C. It has a characteristic odour of honey.

3.FUNCTIONAL USES

Yellow Beeswax with a faint characteristic odour suitable for use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionary industries. Also it can be used in the high end candle and polish markets.

4.CHARICTERISTICS

Solubility Insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol; very soluble in ether

Congealing point 61- 65°C

Acid Value 17-22 (mg KOH/g)

Easter Value 70-80 (mg KOH/g)

Saponification Value 87-102 (mg KOH/g)

Ceresin, Paraffin and Complies with test

Certain other waxes

Glycerol and other Not more than 0.5%

Polyhydric Alcohols

Lead Not more than 2 mg/Kg

Hydrocarbon Value 16-18

This material meets all the requirements of European (PH Eur).