Shellac – Nature’s Finest Resin, Perfected for Premium Performance
At Shellac Exports, we are a merchant exporter that partners with top manufacturers from across India to supply high-quality Shellac and its derivatives. Our Shellac products are available in two main types—Handmade and Machine Made—and are used in a variety of industries including woodworking, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.
Our Shellac offerings are categorized into:
- Handmade Shellac
- Machine Made Shellac
Each type is produced using specialized methods that ensure traditional quality or modern consistency based on your application needs.
HANDMADE SHELLAC
Handmade Shellac is made using time-honored techniques. Seedlac is first filled into a long, narrow cloth bag and held in front of a charcoal oven to melt the lac. The molten lac is then scraped out, thoroughly mixed for uniformity, and transferred onto a smooth porcelain cylinder as a block of molten lac. This artisanal process produces Shellac with a distinctive character and quality.
GRADES OF HANDMADE SHELLAC
Light Pure Buttonlac
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 2.00%, Relaxed Limit 3.00%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 8 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Free from Rosin & Orpiment
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Bleach Index: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.50%
– Wax: Not more than 5.5%
– Flow: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Heat Polymerization: As agreed (usually at 150° C)
– Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Kusmi Buttonlac
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 0.75%, Relaxed Limit 1.00%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 6 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Free from Rosin & Orpiment
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Bleach Index: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.50%
– Wax: Not more than 5.5%
– Flow: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Heat Polymerization: As agreed (usually at 150° C)
– Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Lemon 1 Shellac
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 1.00%, Relaxed Limit 1.50%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 12 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Free from Rosin & Orpiment
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Bleach Index: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.50%
– Wax: Not more than 5.5%
– Flow: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Heat Polymerization: As agreed (usually at 150° C)
– Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Lemon 2 Shellac
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 1.25%, Relaxed Limit 2.00%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 15 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Free from Rosin & Orpiment
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Bleach Index: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.80%
– Wax: Not more than 5.5%
– Flow: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
– Heat Polymerization: As agreed (usually at 150° C)
– Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
MACHINE MADE SHELLAC – HEAT PROCESS
TN Grade
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 0.75%, Relaxed Limit 1.0%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 12 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Normally free (exceptions as agreed between Buyer & Seller)
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.30%
– Wax: Not more than 4.5%
– Flow, Heat Polymerization (usually at 150° C), Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Lemon 1 Grade
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 0.75%, Relaxed Limit 1.0%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 12 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Normally free (exceptions as agreed between Buyer & Seller)
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.30%
– Wax: Not more than 4.5%
– Flow, Heat Polymerization (usually at 150° C), Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Orange Grade
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 1.0%, Relaxed Limit 1.5%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: Not Applicable (NA)
– Rosin & Orpiment: Normally free (exceptions as agreed between Buyer & Seller)
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.30%
– Wax: Not more than 4.5%
– Flow, Heat Polymerization (usually at 150° C), Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Standard 1 Grade
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 1.25%, Relaxed Limit 1.5%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 18 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Normally free (exceptions as agreed between Buyer & Seller)
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.30%
– Wax: Not more than 4.5%
– Flow, Heat Polymerization (usually at 150° C), Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
Black TN Grade
- Essential Requirements:
– Matter insoluble in hot alcohol: Basic Limit 1.5%, Relaxed Limit 2.0%
- Optional Requirements:
– Color Index: 30 Max.
– Rosin & Orpiment: Normally free (exceptions as agreed between Buyer & Seller)
– Volatile Matter: Not more than 2%
– Matter soluble in water: 0.5% Max.
– Ash: 0.30%
– Wax: Not more than 4.5%
– Flow, Heat Polymerization (usually at 150° C), Acid Value, Lead Content, Iodine Value: As agreed between Buyer & Seller
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
- Our Shellac products are securely packaged in accordance with international export standards.
- Packaging options include custom HDPE bags, jute sacks, or any format specified by our buyers to ensure moisture protection and product integrity.
- We support timely global shipping with all the necessary quality documentation and export certifications.
WHY CHOOSE SHELLAC EXPORTS?
- Merchant Exporter Expertise – We work with all the top Shellac and derivative manufacturers in India.
- Rigorous Quality Control – Every batch is tested for insoluble matter, wax content, color index, and other key parameters.
- Tailored Support – Whether you need samples, bulk orders, or custom specifications, our team is here to assist.
- Global Distribution – With our robust logistics, we ensure prompt and reliable delivery across international markets.