SHELLAC FLAKES

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SHELLAC FLAKES Specification

Properties
Film-forming resin with excellent gloss and hardness

HS Code
1301.90

CAS No
9000-59-3

Appearance
Amber to reddish-brown flakes

Application
Used as a natural adhesive wood finish and food glaze

Ingredients
Natural resin derived from the secretion of the lac insect

Purity
High purity natural product

Molecular Formula
C30H50O11

Structural Formula
Complex natural polymer

Taste
Bland

Usage
Commonly used in furniture polish coatings and as a food additive

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight

Ph Level
Neutral to Slightly Acidic

Melting Point
80C - 120C

Shape
Irregular flakes

Solubility
Insoluble in water dissolves in alcohols

Physical Form
Solid flakes

Grade
Food grade Technical grade

Smell
Faint resinous odor

Shelf Life
2 years under proper storage conditions

EINECS No
232-549-9

Poisonous
NO

Molecular Weight
602.72 g/mol

Density
1.17 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

About SHELLAC FLAKES

Shellac Flakes are high-purity natural resin derived from the secretion of the lac insect, formulated into solid amber to reddish-brown irregular flakes. This film-forming resin with excellent gloss and hardness is widely utilized in furniture polish coatings and as a food additive for its neutral to slightly acidic pH level and bland taste. The product, classified as food grade and technical grade, boasts a molecular weight of 602.72 g/mol and a melting point range of 80C to 120C. With a density of 1.17 g/cm3 and insolubility in water but solubility in alcohols, Shellac Flakes ensure a long shelf life of 2 years under proper storage conditions.