Beeswax
Product Description
| Product | Beeswax |
| CAS | 8012-89-3 |
| Formula | C21H44O3 |
| Synonym | hexadecan-1-ol, 2-methyloxirane, oxirane, Beeswax, Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins |
Typical Product Specifications
| Acid Value, pressed | 17-22 |
| Glycerol, other Polyoles | max 0.5 (m/m)% |
| Density (25°C) | approximately 0.96 |
| Proportion ester-/acid value | 3.3-4.3 |
| Dropping Point | 61-65°C |
| Ester Value | 70-80 |
| Saponification Value | 87-1021 |
| acds | 1111 |
| Notes | Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING |
| Class | Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners |
| Function | Antioxidants |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Flavor |
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