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Shellac
Product Details
Category
Coating Systems Excipients
CAS Number
9000-59-3
Synonyms
Shellac Flake;(5ξ,10β)-10,14-Dihydroxycedr-8-ene-12,15-dioic acid - 9,10,15-trihydroxypentadecanoic acid (1:1);SHELLAC GUM, ORANGE;SHELLAC ORANGE;Shellac;SHELLAC WAX-FREE, PH EUR;SHELLAC ORANGE BEST QUALITY;Schellack
Purity
0.99
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water, gives a more or less opalescent solution (wax containing shellac and bleached shellac) or a clear solution (dewaxed shellac and bleached, dewaxed shellac) in anhydrous ethanol. When warmed it is sparingly soluble or soluble in alkaline solutions.
Storage
2-8°C
Application
Shellac is used in the preparation of cosmetic products such as mascara and acrylic nail products. It is also used in the formulation of aqueous-core capsules for riboflavin release.
Melting Point
115-120°
Density
1.035-1.140
EC Number
232-549-9
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
WGK Germany
3
HS Code
1301900190
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