beeswax absolute
Product Description
| Product | beeswax absolute |
| CAS | 8012-89-3 |
| Formula | N/A |
| Synonym | apis mellifera l. absolute, absolue cire d'abeille, cera alba absolute, 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
| Specific gravity | 0.94000 to 1.00000 @ 25.00 °C |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.822 to 8.321 |
| Flash Point | > 212.00 °F. TCC |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Odor | Sweet, dried fruit, brown, hay and tobacco-like, herbal with davana and honey notes |
| Appearance | yellow brown to brown red semi-solid to solid |
| Melting Point | 61.00 to 63.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Taste | Sweet, brown, dried fruity, tobacco, with davana and tagette nuances |
| Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Odor Type | hay |
| Refractive Index | 1.42000 to 1.49000 @ 20.00 °C |
| Notes | FEMA# 2126 Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING |
| Class | Botanicals: Powders and Extracts, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
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