Bleached Shellac — White & Dewaxed White
Near-white shellac produced by controlled bleaching — for light-coloured wood finishes, paper and food applications where the natural amber tint must not show. Available as standard bleached and premium dewaxed bleached.
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Bleached Shellac
Bleached shellac (often called white shellac) is produced by dissolving seedlac in alkali and bleaching under controlled conditions, then precipitating and drying. The result is an off-white to near-white resin that keeps shellac’s film-forming, gloss and barrier properties while removing the amber colour that standard grades impart.
It is supplied in two forms: standard bleached (natural wax retained) and dewaxed bleached — the premium combination for applications demanding both light colour and full clarity, including light wood finishes, paper and board coating, cosmetics, and food/pharma coating where compliant grades are specified.
*On E904: bleached shellac grades intended for food use must meet the purity criteria of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 — confirm the intended application at enquiry stage and we will match the grade and documentation accordingly, exactly as covered in our E904 buyer’s guide.
Note for stockists: bleached shellac has a shorter practical shelf life than orange grades — it should be stocked to rotation, and we date-code every lot.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Off-white to near-white powder / granules |
| Grades | Standard bleached · Dewaxed bleached |
| Wax content | Standard: natural wax retained · Dewaxed: below 0.2% |
| Colour | Near-white; grade-dependent, stated on COA |
| Solubility | Alcohol-soluble; aqueous-alkali dispersible |
| Moisture / Acid value | Batch-specific — stated on COA |
| Origin | India |
| Standard packing | 25 kg double-lined bags |
| Minimum order | 100 kg |
| Shelf life | 12 months in cool, dry storage (stock to rotation) |
| Incoterms | FOB Kolkata / CFR / CIF / DDP |
Values shown are typical ranges; a batch-specific COA accompanies every shipment. HS code: 1301 90 21.
Where Bleached Shellac Is Used
Light Wood Finishes
Sealers and polishes on pale timbers and modern light interiors where amber tint is unacceptable.
Paper & Board
Gloss and barrier coatings for paper, board and specialty packaging.
Cosmetics
Film-former in hairsprays, mascaras and nail formulations using light-coloured grades.
Food & Pharma Coating
Compliant dewaxed bleached grades for confectionery glaze and tablet coating — specify E904 requirement at enquiry.
Buy Bleached Shellac in Bulk
MOQ from 25 kg · Full export documentation · FOB / CFR / CIF / DDP from Kolkata & Mumbai · Quotes within 24 hours.