Dewaxed Shellac

Stick with the Best—Dewaxed for Perfection!​

Shellac Exports is a leading merchant exporter of shellac and its derivative products from India. Our Dewaxed Shellac is produced using a specialized solvent process to remove wax and insoluble impurities, yielding a purer, more versatile product. This dewaxing process allows us to manufacture shellac with wax contents as low as 0.2%, making it ideal for applications that demand clarity, enhanced adhesion, and consistent performance.

Manufacturing Process

  • The raw lac is first dissolved in a suitable solvent—usually industrial-grade alcohol—to separate the insoluble impurities.
  • The resulting solution is filtered through a fine cloth to remove suspended particles.
  • The industrial alcohol is then recovered by boiling the solution, leaving behind a purified shellac concentrate.
  • Finally, the dewaxed shellac is stretched to the required thickness on a roller, resulting in a product that meets strict quality standards.
  • This solvent process also enables the manufacture of various Dewaxed Shellac grades that differ in color, acid number, and other critical properties.

Grades of Dewaxed Shellac

We offer five distinct grades of Dewaxed Shellac, each tailored for specific applications. All our grades maintain very low wax content (max. 0.2%), along with controlled impurity levels, to ensure optimal performance in demanding applications such as coatings, finishes, and pharmaceutical glazes.

Garnet

  • Color: Dark
  • Acid Number (DAB 9): 65–80
  • Arsenic (DAB 9): max. 1.5 ppm
  • Ash (DAB 9): max. 0.2%
  • Insolubility in Hot Alcohol (DAB 9): max. 0.2%
  • Melting Range (DAB 9): 65–80 °C
  • Moisture: max. 2.0%
  • Saponification Number (DAB 9): 190–230
  • Wax (USP XXIII): max. 0.2%

Orange

  • Color: Determined by Gardner method in 20% ethanol – Max. 16
  • Acid Number (DAB 9): 65–80
  • Arsenic (DAB 9): max. 1.5 ppm
  • Ash (DAB 9): max. 0.2%
  • Insolubility in Hot Alcohol: max. 0.2%
  • Melting Range (DAB 9): 65–80 °C
  • Moisture: max. 2.0%
  • Saponification Number (DAB 9): 190–230
  • Wax (USP XXIII): max. 0.2%

Blonde

  • Color: Determined by Gardner method in 20% ethanol – Max. 13
  • Acid Number (DAB 9): 65–80
  • Arsenic (DAB 9): max. 1.5 ppm
  • Ash (DAB 9): max. 0.2%
  • Insolubility in Hot Alcohol: max. 0.1%
  • Melting Range (DAB 9): 65–80 °C
  • Moisture: max. 2.0%
  • Saponification Number (DAB 9): 190–230
  • Wax (USP XXIII): max. 0.2%

Super Blonde

  • Color: Determined by Gardner method in 20% ethanol – Max. 11
  • Acid Number (DAB 9): 65–80
  • Arsenic (DAB 9): max. 1.5 ppm
  • Ash (DAB 9): max. 0.2%
  • Insolubility in Hot Alcohol: max. 0.1%
  • Melting Range (DAB 9): 65–80 °C
  • Moisture: max. 2.0%
  • Saponification Number (DAB 9): 190–230
  • Wax (USP XXIII): max. 0.2%

Key Benefits & Applications

  • High Purity: The dewaxing process removes almost all wax, enhancing clarity and adhesion properties.
  • Consistent Quality: Precisely controlled parameters (acid number, moisture content, melting range) ensure uniformity batch after batch.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for applications in industrial coatings, fine furniture finishes, food glazes, and pharmaceutical coatings.
  • Custom Solutions: We work closely with our clients and top manufacturers to meet specific technical requirements and packaging needs.

Get in Touch

Interested in Our Dewaxed Shellac Products?
For detailed specifications, pricing, or to request a sample, our team is here to help.

📞 Phone: +91-9035047751
📧 Email: support@shellacexports.com
🌐 Website: www.ShellacExports.com