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Dewaxed Garnet Shellac is the darkest variety in the dewaxed shellac spectrum, offering a deep reddish-brown hue that lends itself well to applications where color tone is not a limiting factor, or is even desirable for aesthetic or traditional value. Produced through a solvent extraction process that eliminates natural waxes and impurities, this grade delivers superior purity while preserving the natural binding, glossing, and sealing characteristics of shellac. Dewaxed Garnet Shellac is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and renewable resin that is ideal for a wide range of applications in cosmetics, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and industrial uses where visual warmth or rich color is beneficial.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep garnet/dark reddish-brown flakes |
| Colour (Gardner Scale, 20% Ethanol) | Dark (beyond scale range) |
| 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% (realistic correction applied) |
| 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 |
Deep Natural Color: Provides rich tones ideal for traditional wood finishes, inks, or natural-color coatings.
High Film Integrity: Produces strong, water-resistant, and glossy films.
Excellent Adhesion: Binds effectively to various surfaces including wood, metal, paper, plastic, and biological materials.
Solubility: Dissolves in ethanol and lower alcohols; can be made water-soluble with alkalis such as Ammonia, AMP, or TEA.
Eco-Friendly: 100% natural and biodegradable, with no harmful emissions or residues.
Ideal for darker-toned mascaras, eyeliners, and pigmented hair sprays
Lip products requiring a natural film-former
Suitable for products with plant-based or traditional appeal
Surface coating for bakery goods, seeds, nuts, and fruits with rustic aesthetics
Food-safe printing inks for specialty or organic packaging
Confectionery coating where coloration is non-intrusive
Moisture barrier coatings on tablets and capsules
Approved for pharmaceutical-grade shellac use (meets DAB 9 and USP XXIII standards)
Microencapsulation of oils and flavors in darker formulations
Premium wood finishes and French polishing applications
Natural dye carriers for textiles
Eco-friendly inks and varnishes with rich color depth
Insulating varnish for electrical components
