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
Beeswax is a major bee product and can be used in various ways. Industrially it is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles. Other uses include beekeeping industry, candle making and leather industry.
Application
Apart from the use by bees, the use of beeswax has become widespread and varied.
1. In skin care and cosmetics, Beeswax is used in lip balm, lip gloss, hand creams, and moisturizers; and in cosmetics such as eye shadow, blush, and eye liner. Beeswax is an important ingredient in moustache wax and hair pomades, which make hair look sleek and shiny.
2. In food preparation, beeswax is used as a coating for food, by sealing out the air, protection is given against spoilage and mold growth. It also can be used as a food additive, in small quantities acting as a glazing agent, which serves to prevent water loss, or to provide surface protection for some fruit.
3. In candle-making, beeswax is further recommended for the making of candles used in the liturgy of the church.
4. In other areas, beeswax is an ingredient in surgical bone wax, which is used during surgery to control bleeding from bone surface; shoe polish and furniture polish can both use beeswax as a component.
| Grade A | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; Sparingly soluble in alcohol; very soluble in ether |
| Melting point | 62-67°C |
| Acid Value | 17-22(KOH, mg/g) |
| Ester Value | 70-80(KOH,mg/g) |
| Iodine Value | 6-13 |
| Relative density(20°C) | 0.96-0.97 |
| Saponification Value | 87-102(KOH. mg/g) |
| Ceresin, Paraffin and certain other waxes | 0 - 3.0% Max |
| Glycerol and other Polyhydric Alcohols | Not more than 0.5% |
| Lead | Not more than 1mg/KG |
| Hydrocarbon Value | 18% Max |
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