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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Matter Insoluble in Hot Alcohol | Basic Limit: 3.0% Relaxed Limit: 4.0% |
| Color Index (Gardner, max) | 12 |
| Volatile Matter (max) | 2.5% |
| Bleach Index | As agreed between buyer & seller |
| Matter Soluble in Water (max) | 1.0% |
| Ash Content | As agreed between buyer & seller |
| Wax Content (max) | 5.5% |
Moderate Purity: Higher insoluble matter compared to premium grades, yet refined enough for several industrial uses.
Manbhum Origin: Harvested from one of India’s traditional lac-producing belts, ensuring consistent resin quality.
Good Color Depth: Higher color index makes it ideal for darker shellac shades or products where natural color is desired.
Flexible Processing Potential: Can be tailored via further processing into bleached or dewaxed shellac.
Economic Advantage: More affordable than high-purity Kusmi grades, balancing cost and functionality.
Shellac Manufacturing:
Suitable for conversion into machine-made and hand-made shellac, especially for medium-color to dark-colored grades.
Bleached Lac Production:
Used as raw input for chemically bleached shellac, depending on end-use purity standards.
Wood Finishes & Polishes:
Ideal for traditional shellac-based wood polishes and antique restoration finishes.
Printing Inks and Varnishes:
Incorporated in ink and varnish formulations due to good binding properties and gloss retention.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates (after processing):
May be refined and dewaxed for capsule coatings and medicinal glazes where applicable.
Industrial Adhesives:
Acts as a natural bonding agent in adhesives for niche applications.
