FUMEI Yellow Beeswax

We are the biggest manufacture of Yellow beeswax in Changge City.We exported 2000MT beeswax to European countries.

1.DEFINITION      

Yellow Beeswax is obtained from the honeycombs of bees after the honey has been removed by draining or centrifuging. The combs are melted with hot water, steam or solar heat; the melted product is filtered and cast into cakes of yellow beeswax.

2.DESCRIPTION     

Yellow or light brown solid that is somewhat brittle when cold and presents a dull, granular, non- crystalline fracture when broken; it becomes pliable at about 35°C. It has a characteristic odour of honey.

3.FUNCTIONAL USES

Yellow Beeswax with a faint characteristic odour suitable for use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionary industries. Also it can be used in the high end candle and polish markets.

4.CHARICTERISTICS   

Solubility                Insoluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol; very soluble in ether

Congealing point            61- 65°C

Acid Value                  17-22 (mg KOH/g)

Easter Value                70-80 (mg KOH/g)

Saponification Value         87-102 (mg KOH/g)

Ceresin, Paraffin and         Complies with test

Certain other waxes       

Glycerol and other           Not more than 0.5%

Polyhydric Alcohols

Lead                        Not more than 2 mg/Kg

Hydrocarbon Value             16-18

 This material meets all the requirements of European (PH Eur).

FUMEI Yellow Beeswax