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Shellac Flakes

Shellac is 100% natural. Shellac is 100% non toxic and FDA approved. Shellac is a kind of non-toxic natural gum resin dissolves in a wide variety of alkaline or rapidly drying alcoholic solvents but is resistant to a number of other solvents particularly hydrocarbons. The low thermal conductivity and a small coefficient of expansion cause shellac to lead to a powerful bonding material.

Shellac is perfect for antique restoration, furniture refinishing, casework, architectural woodwork, toys and general woodworking.

Shellac is widely used in the cosmetic, drug and food industry. It is the only finish that should be used on children’s furniture due to its non toxicity!

Shellac is processed and sold as dry flakes and dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish. Shellac functions as a tough natural primer, sanding sealant, tannin-blocker, odour-blocker, stain, and high-gloss varnish.

CAS: 9000-59-3 EINECS: 232-549-9 FEMA: N/A HS.CODE: 130110 Molecular Formula: N/A Molecular Weight: N/A

Application and Uses

•	Adhesive – gasket cement, sealing wax, pyrotechnic optical cement •	Cosmetic & pharmaceuticals – hair lacquer, coating for enteric pills, dental base place •	Electrical – micanite, insulating varnish •	Engineering – grinding wheels, rivet and sealer •	Paper – paper varnish, playing cards •	Photography – dry mounting tissue paper, protective varnish •	Printing – flexographic ink, waterproof ink, photo engraving •	Rubber – stiffening agent, surface finish •	Surface coating – as under coat, primer, sealer French, polish, leather dressing, fruit coating etc •	Textiles – stiffening of hats

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 Shellac Flakes

Machine Made Shellac Flakes TN

Acid Value	65-76 Ester Value	110-175 Saponification Value	175-240 Wax Content	5.50% max. Moisture	2% max. Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max. Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	0.75%-1.00% Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment

Machine Made Orange Shellac Flakes

Acid Value	65-76 Ester Value		110-175 Saponification Value	175-240 Wax Content	5.50% max. Moisture	2% max. Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max. Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	1.00%-1.25% Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment

Machine Made Lemon Shellac Flakes

Acid Value	65-76 Ester Value	110-175 Saponification Value	175-240 Wax Content	5.50% max. Moisture	2% max. Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	0.75%-1.00% Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max. Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment