Premium Quality Super Blonde Dewaxed Shellac for Export by Sitaram Saraf

Super Blonde

Dewaxed Shellac ? Super Blonde Grade is a high-purity natural resin refined through a solvent extraction process and decolorized using activated carbon filtration. Slightly deeper in tone than the Platina grade, Super Blonde retains most of the same clarity and performance attributes while offering a warmer amber hue, making it suitable for applications where a hint of natural color is acceptable or even desirable. Manufactured by Sitaram Saraf using premium-quality seedlac, this grade is dewaxed to ensure compatibility with sensitive formulations, offering excellent solubility, superior film-forming ability, and non-toxic performance across cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Its balance of purity, color, and adhesive qualities make Super Blonde a preferred choice in products where aesthetic flexibility and technical performance must coexist.

Categories Dewaxed Shellac, Shellac

Technical Specifications:

Property	Specification
Appearance	Light amber flakes or powder
Colour (Gardner Scale in 20% Ethanol)	Max. 11 (light 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%
Ash Content (DAB 9)	Max. 0.2%
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	Max. 0.2% (very high solubility)
Wax Content (USP XXIII)	Max. 0.2% (fully dewaxed)
Arsenic Content (DAB 9)	Max. 1.5 ppm

Chemical Properties & Solubility:

Solubility: Easily dissolves in ethanol and lower alcohols; water solubility achievable via mild alkalization (e.g., with ammonia, AMP, or TEA).
Compatibility: Blends well with a broad range of natural and synthetic resins, oils, and cosmetic/pharmaceutical additives.
Film Characteristics: Produces a hard, glossy, and moisture-resistant coating ideal for protective or aesthetic finishes.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in hair sprays, mascaras, nail polishes, eyeliners, lipsticks, and perfumes (for microencapsulation).
Pharmaceuticals: Suitable for tablet coatings, enteric film applications, and encapsulation of sensitive actives.
Food Industry: Employed as a glaze or protective barrier for candies, confections, citrus fruits, eggs, and printed edible inks.
Others: Used in wood finishes, specialty varnishes, and natural ink formulations due to its excellent adhesion and clarity.