Waxes
Shellac
A natural resin secreted by the lac insect (Kerria lacca), purified and processed into flakes. Used as a food glazing agent, pharmaceutical tablet coating, wood finish, and in cosmetics for its excellent film-forming and barrier properties.
A natural resin secreted by the lac insect (Kerria lacca), purified and processed into flakes. Used as a food glazing agent, pharmaceutical tablet coating, wood finish, and in cosmetics for its excellent film-forming and barrier properties.
- CAS
- 9000-59-3
- EC / EINECS
- 232-549-9
- HS Code
- 130190
- Food Code
- E904
- Grades
- bleached, dewaxed bleached, orange flake, food grade (E904), pharma grade
- Synonyms
- shellac, shellac wax, lac wax, E904, 9000-59-3, bleached shellac, dewaxed shellac, gum lac
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled