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Dewaxed
Decolourised Shellac is produced from carefully selected raw
materials by the solvent extraction system using activated
carbon.
Properties
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Good
film forming properties, a high gloss and excellent adhesion
to various substrates including the human hair.
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Non-toxic
and physiologically harmless.
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Good
solution in ethanol and lower alcohols.
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Can
be dissolved in water by adding an alkali like Ammonia, Amp,
Tea.
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Compatible
with many other resins, raw materials and additives used in
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food formulations.
Applications
Cosmetics :
Hair sprays (Pump sprays or aerosol sprays with propropan-butan
or DME), Hair setting lotions, Hair Shampoos, Mascara,
Eyeliners, Nail Polishes, Lipsticks, Microencapsulation by
coacervation of fragrances and perfume oils.
Food :
Coating of confections, chewing gum, candles, cakes, eggs,
Citrus fruits and apples. Printing inks for eggs and cheese.
Pharmaceuticals ;
Shellac is recommended as it conforms to the specification of
USP XXIII and DAB 9.
Grades :
click on the links
below for the details
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