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| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Golden-blonde flakes or powder |
| Colour (Gardner Scale in 20% Ethanol) | Max. 13 (rich blonde hue) |
| Acid Number (DAB 9) | 65?80 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Number (DAB 9) | 190?230 mg KOH/g |
| Melting Range (DAB 9) | 65?85?C |
| Moisture Content | Max. 5.0% (Note: The original ?190?230%? is likely a typographical error. Moisture is typically under 5%.) |
| Ash Content (DAB 9) | Max. 0.2% |
| Insolubility in Hot Alcohol | Max. 0.2% |
| Wax Content (USP XXIII) | Max. 0.2% |
| Arsenic Content (DAB 9) | Max. 1.5 ppm |
Solubility: Readily soluble in ethanol and lower alcohols. Can be made water-soluble by neutralization with bases such as ammonia or triethanolamine (TEA).
Compatibility: Works synergistically with many natural and synthetic resins, oils, and functional additives across cosmetic, food, and pharma sectors.
Film Performance: Forms a strong, glossy, flexible film with high adhesion and resistance to moisture, UV, and oxidation.
Cosmetics: Hair sprays, mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, nail polishes, and hair setting products.
Pharmaceuticals: Tablet coating, controlled-release applications, and enteric film technology.
Food Industry: Used as a natural coating for chocolates, candies, gum, fruits, and eggs. Also suitable for edible ink printing.
Others: Popular in wood polishes, printing inks, leather coatings, and electrical insulation due to its bio-based origin and safety profile.
