Unrefined yellow beeswax (cera alba) pellets - used for making candles, balms and other products.
Beeswax is used as an ingredient to make to make body care products, and candles and for a variety of household uses. It is rich, emolliating and hydrating and helps to create a waterproof barrier for the skin.
Amour Natural beeswax pellets are pure, unrefined and unbleached.
Quick recipe for lip balm: melt together 1 tsp of beeswax and 1 tsp of coconut oil. Take off the heat. If desired, add 1-2 drops of essential oils and a drop of Vit E or wheatgerm oil. Stir & pour into a little lip balm jar/pot to let cool.
Certificate of analysis:
Description: Beeswax, Yellow
Inci Name: Cera Alba (White Beeswax)
CAS No: 8012-89-3 Einecs No: 232-383-7
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ANALYTICAL DETAILS |
RANGE |
RESULT |
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FORM |
Pellets |
Complies |
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COLOUR |
Creamy Yellow |
Complies |
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ODOUR |
Faint, possibly characteristic of honey |
Complies |
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MELTING POINT (°C) |
61 - 66 |
62.5 |
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ACID VALUE (MG KOH/G) |
17 - 24 |
17.6 |
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ESTER VALUE (MG KOH/G) |
70 – 80 |
70 |
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SAPONIFICATION VALUE (MG KOH/G) |
87 - 104 |
88.1 |