Description
Bleached shellac is the most common form of refined shellac. It comes under powder form
and is easy to handle. It can be dissolved in alcohol or alkaline solution for various applications.
Bleached shellac is a recognized food additive (glazing agent E904 in EU).
The production process consists of dissolving seedlac in an aqueous alkaline solution
and filter all impurities, remove wax (if needed), then bleach the solution using sodium hypochlorite before precipitating it to get back into solid form.
The powder obtained is then washed and dried to obtain the final product.
Applications
Fruit coatings, confectionery glazes, pharmaceutical coatings, paints, wood coatings, printing inks, cosmetics…
Products
Dewaxed bleached shellac
Waxy bleached shellac
Special grades and specifications available on demand
Storage and shelf life
1 year at 4-8 degrees Celsius
Packaging
20kg non-woven, paper or PE knitted bags. 