Listing Description
Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees of the genus Apis. It is mainly esters of fatty acids
Detailed Description
Tests | Specification | Results Obtained |
Description | Yellowish-white pieces or plates, | Yellowish-white pieces |
Odour | Faint and characteristic | Odour less |
Solubility | Partially soluble in hot ethanol (90%) and in ether; practically insoluble in water | Compliese |
Melting range | Between 61o and 65o, | 62.5 |
Acid value | Between 17 and 24 | 21.66 |
Ester value | Between 70 and 80, | 73.5 |
Relative density | Limit above 0.960 | 0.955 |
Saponification value | Between 87 and 104 | 91.99 |
Fats, fatty acids, Japan wax and resin | To pass the test | Complies |
Ceresin, paraffin and other waxes | To pass the test | Complies |
Glycerin and other polyhydric alcohols | To pass the test | Complies |