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Bees Wax

Bees Wax (Cera flava; Cera alba) is produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) using their way glands. Bees use wax to construct their hives. Bees Wax has a fatty acid ester content of 35 to 70 percent. Honey bees are found all over the world.

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    Precious raw material
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    Adds consistency
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    Protective

This product has the following features:

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    Consists of fatty acid esters, hydrocarbons, free acids and alcohols
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    Has a melting point of between 61 and 65 degrees celsius

Foods

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    Utilised as the glazing and release agent E 901 in the production of gelatin-based sweets

Cosmetics

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    Use in ointments, creams, lipstick and eye make-up
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    Ideal as a protective ingredient in haircare products to add body and shine
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    Implemented in emulsions to increase the melting point
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    When combined with lecithin as an emulsifier, Bees Wax adds a light consistency and forms a soft, enveloping protective film.
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    Is especially well suited for use on dry, rough and irritated skin

Pharmaceuticals

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    Pseudo-emulsions with Bees Wax break down on the skin and cause water to evaporate, resulting in a cooling effect. For this reason, Bees Wax is used in cold creams (Unguentum leniens).
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    Adds consistency in the production of soft gelatin capsules

Chemistry & technology

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    Raw material for the production of candles
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    Used in leather and furniture care products
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