Aadhya Dewaxed decolorized Shellac Flakes

Dewaxed Decolorized Shellac Flakes

Dewaxed Decolorized shellac is used the same way as you would any other grade of shellac. The major difference between this shellac and the others is that it is a bit harder, shines a bit brighter, is completely free from wax.

Decolorized shellac is non-toxic, edible and used widely in different industries including Food, Food packaging and allied industries. Decolorized lac has super characteristics and qualities i.e. adhesive, binding, hardening, gloss, odorless.

Fast drying, extending shelf life and most clear, transparent or very light colored Alkali solutions can be obtained from it. Decolorized shellac is available in different grades

·         Dewaxed Platina Shellac Flakes

·         Dewaxed Blonde Shellac Flakes

·         Dewaxed Garnet Shellac Flakes

·         Dewaxed Orange Shellac Flakes

·         Dewaxed Lemon Shellac Flakes

·         Dewaxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes

CAS: 9000-59-3

EINECS: 232-549-9

FEMA: N/A

HS.CODE: 130110.06

Molecular Formula: N/A

Molecular Weight: N/A

Application and Uses

·         Wood Finish

Shellac is used as a barrier or primer coat on wood to prevent the bleeding of resin or pigments into the final finish, or to prevent wood stain from blotching. Shellac varnish is simple and convenience for use. With the features of strong force of adhesion, dry rapidly, smoothly coating, full of elasticity, uniform luster, it is widely used in the wooden ware industry. Instead of using methanol lacquer, Shellac varnish is applied more frequently in exclusive furniture in recent years, because the methanol lacquer is toxic to human beings. Shellac is the central element of the traditional “French polish” method of finishing furniture and fine viols, guitars and pianos.

·         Fruit Waxing

Shellac is edible and it is used as coating agent for fruit to extend the shelf life and also used as a glazing agent on pills and candies. Because of its alkaline properties, Shellac-coated pills may be used for a timed enteric or colonic release. It is also used to replace the natural wax of the apple, which is removed during the cleaning process.

·         Leather Protection

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Shellac is used as polish and protective coating agent in the leather industry.

·         Military Industry

Shellac is used in the military industry mainly as a finishing agent, insulation material and blocker for mixed gunpowder. It is also used to produce UV –proof and radiation-proof military materials.

·         Electrical Industry

Shellac is used in producing insulating cardboard and micanite, grinding electrical insulator, and also used in the insulating varnish, bulb, daylight lamp and electric tube cement.

·         Rubber Industry

Shellac is mainly used as the surface coating and bulking agent of rubber products, so as to enhance the abrasion-resistance, oil-resistance, acid-resistance, waterproof and insulativity. It can slow down the aging rate, extend expire date and improve the physic and mechanical properties like tension stress and tear resistance of rubber as well.

·         Paper Sizing

Shellac is used to produce insulating paper, dunnage paper. Shellac also used as a decorative and protective finish in coated paper, food wrapper and lampshade paper, etc.

·         Others

Shellac could be used to produce small molded goods like picture frames, boxes, toilet articles, jewelry, inkwells and even dentures. It is used by many cyclists as a protective and decorative coating for their handlebar tape. Shellac is used as a hard-drying adhesive for tubular cycle tires, particularly for track racing. Sheets of Braille were coated with Shellac to help protect them from wear due to being read by hand. And Shellac is used as a binder in India ink. It was historically used as a protective coating on paintings. It is an odor and stains blocker, and can provide an excellent barrier against water vapor penetration. Shellac-based primers are an effective sealant to control odors associated with fire damage. Shellac finds a use in pyrotechnic compositions as a low-temperature fuel, where it allows the creation of pure ‘greens’ and ‘blues’, colors difficult to achieve with other fuel mixes in fireworks formulae.

Packaging

               

•             Gunny Bag, 25kg net each, 480 bags (12 MT) per 20’FCL

•             Woven Bag, 25kg net each, 480 bags (12MT) per 20’FCL

•             Wood Box 25kg net each, 320 boxes (8 MT) per 20’FCL

Storage

•             Avoid contact with light

•             Keep separated from incompatible substances

•             store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards

•             Store in a cool, dry place

•             Store in a tightly closed container

Specifications of Dewaxed Decolorized Shellac Flakes

Grade	DG	7005	7004	7003	7002	7001	7000
Color (Max)Gardner in 20% Ethanol	Dark	17	16	13	11	8	6

Acid No.	(DAB 9)		65 – 80
Arsenic	(DAB 9)	Max PPM	1.5
Ash	(DAB 9)	Max %	0.2
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	(DAB 9)	Max %	0.1
Melting Range	(DAB 9)		65 - 80
Moisture	(DAB 9)	Max %	2.0
Saponification No.	(DAB 9)		190 - 230
Wax	(USPXXIII)	Max %	0.2