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Contact SupplierDespite the removal of much of the red dye from the lac seeds in the refining process, shellac remains an orangish solution after processing is complete. Some consumers prefer a clear shellac finish which can be obtained by bleaching the colour from shellac.
Bleaching begins with dissolving the seedlac, which is alkali-soluble, in an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate. The solution is then passed through a fine screen to remove insoluble lac, dirt, twigs, etc. The resin is then bleached with a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite to the desired color. The shellac is then precipitated from the solution by the addition of dilute sulfuric acid, filtered, and washed with water. It is dried in vacuum driers and ground into a white powder.
Application :
Acid Value | 65-90 |
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Ester Value | 135-195 |
Saponification Value | 200-260 |
Melting Point | 75oC-91oC |
Wax Content | 0.20% Max. |
Moisture | 6% Max |
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol | 0.10% Max. |
Rosin Content | Nil |
Ash Content | 0.50% Max. |
Heavy Metals | 10 PPM |
Colour | Pale Yellow |
Arsenic | Nil |
Iron | Nil |