Dewaxed Shellac — Food & Pharma Grade
The most refined grade of shellac — wax content below 0.2%. Shellac is the EU food additive E904. The preferred choice for confectionery, pharmaceutical and high-clarity wood finishing manufacturers worldwide.
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Dewaxed Shellac
Dewaxed shellac is produced by treating seedlac or shellac flakes with solvent to extract and remove the natural wax fraction, resulting in a product with less than 0.2% wax content. The resulting flakes are lighter in colour, have significantly improved solubility in alcohol, and produce a clearer, harder, more glossy film than standard shellac.
We supply two grades: Regular Dewaxed (bleach number 60–75) and Super Dewaxed (bleach number 80+), both meeting EU food additive specification E904. All batches undergo in-house and third-party testing for wax content, bleach number, alcohol solubility, acid value and heavy metals before dispatch. This is our most popular export product for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers.
Technical Specifications
| Wax Content | Less than 0.2% (regular) | Less than 0.1% (super) |
| Bleach Number | Regular: 60–75 | Super: 80+ |
| Acid Value | 60–75 mg KOH/g |
| Alcohol Solubility | Greater than 98% |
| Moisture | Less than 1% |
| Heavy Metals (total) | Less than 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | Less than 1 ppm |
| Lead | Less than 2 ppm |
| EU Food Additive Status | E904 — Shellac, approved glazing agent |
| Colour | Pale yellow to off-white flakes |
| Standard Packing | 25 kg multilayer food-grade bags |
| Minimum Order | 100 kg |
| Lead Time | 5–7 working days |
| Shelf Life | 24 months sealed, cool and dry |
| Incoterms | FOB Kolkata / CFR / CIF |
Industry Applications
Confectionery Glaze
Candy, chocolate, chewing gum and sugar confectionery glazing under EU E904. Produces brilliant, long-lasting shine.
Tablet Coating
Enteric coating, moisture barrier, taste masking and controlled-release pharmaceutical tablet and capsule coating.
Fruit & Produce Coating
Post-harvest coating for citrus, apples and tropical fruits. Extends shelf life, improves gloss and reduces moisture loss.
High-Clarity Wood Finish
Crystal-clear French polish and lacquer for fine furniture, musical instruments and decorative woodwork.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Hair fixative, nail hardener, mascara film former. Superior clarity and alcohol solubility versus standard shellac.
Seed Coating
Agricultural seed coating to control germination, protect from moisture and enable slow-release micronutrient delivery.
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