Premium Quality Dewaxed Lemon Shellac for Export by Sitaram Saraf

Dewaxed Lemon

Dewaxed Lemon Shellac is a naturally derived, high-performance resin distinguished by its light amber-yellow hue. Produced through a meticulous solvent extraction and dewaxing process, this grade retains all the functional properties of shellac while offering a slightly deeper color tone than the Blonde variant. Its balance of color, clarity, and performance makes it highly suitable for a wide array of applications across cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and specialty coatings. Known for forming durable, glossy, and moisture-resistant films, Dewaxed Lemon Shellac is a versatile choice where both aesthetics and natural functionality are crucial. Its compliance with pharmacopoeial standards also makes it ideal for sensitive and regulated uses.

Categories Dewaxed Shellac, Shellac

Technical Specifications:

Property	Specification
Appearance	Lemon-yellow flakes or powder
Colour (Gardner Scale in 20% Ethanol)	Max. 15 (light amber tone)
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: Original ?190?230%? likely refers to saponification range; corrected for clarity)
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

Chemical Properties & Solubility:

Solubility: Excellent solubility in ethanol and lower alcohols. Water solubility achievable by neutralizing with mild alkalis such as ammonia or AMP.
Film Characteristics: Provides a hard, glossy, transparent film with excellent adhesive and moisture barrier properties.
Stability: Good UV resistance and thermal performance within moderate operating conditions.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in hair sprays, nail polishes, mascaras, eyeliners, and lipsticks for its binding and film-forming qualities.
Food Industry: Safe for food contact applications including coatings for confectionery, fruits (like apples and citrus), chocolate, eggs, and chewing gum. Also used in edible printing inks.
Pharmaceuticals: Meets pharmacopeial specifications (DAB 9, USP XXIII), making it suitable for tablet and capsule coatings, controlled-release systems, and moisture-resistant finishes.
Other Industries: Utilized in wood finishing, electrical insulation, printing inks, and fragrance encapsulation.