Shellac

HCID 178634484CAS 9000-59-3
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Basic information

Molecular formula
unspecified

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Shellac
English name
Shellac
Molecular formula
unspecified
Molecular weight
0

Names & synonyms

seedlacLaccaShellacGum lacMolumbaOpaglosSHELLACSSllellacC60H90O5Schellack

Database identifiers

CAS
9000-59-3

Properties

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
115 · 115-120°
Density
1.035 · 1.035-1.140
storage temp.
2 · 2-8°C
solubility
Practically insoluble in water, gives a more or less opalescent solution (wax containing shellac and bleached shellac) or a clear solution (dewaxed shellac and bleached, dewaxed shellac) in anhydrous ethanol. When warmed it is sparingly soluble or soluble in alkaline solutions.
Odor
mild woody
Dielectric constant
2 · 2.0(Ambient)

Safety & regulation

Safety data

wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
hs_code
1301900190
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 2 items

UsesShellac is used in the preparation of cosmetic products such as mascara and acrylic nail products. It is also used in the formulation of aqueous-core capsules for riboflavin release.

UsesChiefly in lacquers and varnishes; also in manufacture of buttons, grinding wheels, sealing wax, cements, inks, phonograph records, paper; for stiffening hats; in electrical machines; coating confections and medicinal tablets; finishing leather.

Upstream & downstream products

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
Shandong chuangyingchemical Co., Ltd.18853181302 · [email protected]
深圳市星凯越生物科技有限公司0755-18589069862 18589069862 · [email protected]
上海康朗生物科技有限公司021-61998208 18217752821 · [email protected]

Additional notes

Definitionshellac: A hard resin produced as asecretion by a plant parasite, thesouth-east Asian lac insect Laciferlacca. It is used in sealing wax, varnish(French polish), and electrical insulators.

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