Crude Beeswax Block Unrefined Raw Beeswax Blocks
Quick Details of Crude Beeswax:
Crude Beeswax is a natural wax derived from honeybees. Typically ten (10) pounds of honey yields one (1) pound of beeswax. When originally formed, wax in the honeycomb is nearly white, but yellows with the addition of natural oils introduced by pollen from flowers. Beeswax is collected directly from the honeycombs of a beehive and can be found in different forms.
Specifications of Crude Beeswax:
Index Test | Unit | Specification | Typical Value |
Drop point | ℃ | 61-67 | 64.5 |
Acid value | mg KOH/g | 17-24 | 18.8 |
Ester value | mg KOH/g | 70-80 | 74.5 |
Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 75-110 | 93.3 |
Color | Natural Yellow | Comply | |
Odor | Natural aroma | Comply | |
Shape | Pellets and Slabs | Comply |
Benefits of Crude Beeswax:
· Naturally non-comedogenic
· Anti-inflammatory agents reduce swelling, stinging and redness
· Loaded with vitamin A (for cellular turn over and collagen production)
· Offers deep moisture without greasiness
· Shields skin from pollution, sunlight and strong winds
· Encourages wound healing
· Completely safe for men, women, children and pregnant moms
· Helps soothe sunburn and stop the itch
· Stops itching from dry skin, bug bites
· Strengthens and regenerates skin
Cosmetics manufacturing
Taking advantage of its natural good adhesion, permeability, emulsification, smoothness and other characteristics, it is widely used in the production of cosmetic products such as creams, lipsticks, rouge, hair oils, eyebrow pencils, eye shadows, bath lotions, and lotions. It is formulated into a variety of medicinal and skin care ointments, plasters, creams, etc., mostly with beeswax as raw materials.
Makeup pencils are made by mixing oil, grease, wax and pigments, and after grinding, they are pressed into refills, sealed in wooden poles, and sharpened with a pencil sharpener when in use. The refill requires moderate hardness, easy drawing, natural and uniform color, good stability, no "sweating", no cracking, no breakage, soft to the skin, no irritation, and good safety. The wax is mainly beeswax.
Beeswax in Foods:
In small quantities, beeswax can be used to help prevent the aging and water loss of some food items. Certain products like cheese can contain beeswax as a protective coating. Beeswax can also be used as a food additive to allow for exterior protection with some fruits. Most commonly, beeswax is used as an ingredient to make natural chewing gum.
Beeswax in Candles:
Candles that are made from beeswax provide a long, pure, and clean burn that does not produce a lot of smoke. In history and even today, beeswax candles are the traditional church candles of Roman Catholic masses and Orthodox churches.