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:
- Consists of fatty acid esters, hydrocarbons, free acids and alcohols
- Has a melting point of between 61 and 65 degrees celsius
Foods
- Utilised as the glazing and release agent E 901 in the production of gelatin-based sweets
Cosmetics
- Use in ointments, creams, lipstick and eye make-up
- Ideal as a protective ingredient in haircare products to add body and shine
- Implemented in emulsions to increase the melting point
- When combined with lecithin as an emulsifier, Bees Wax adds a light consistency and forms a soft, enveloping protective film.
- Is especially well suited for use on dry, rough and irritated skin
Healthcare
- 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).
- Adds consistency in the production of soft gelatin capsules
Chemistry & technology
- Raw material for the production of candles
- Used in leather and furniture care products
