Shellac
Shellac is a biodegradable resin composed of polyhydroxy acids, primarily aleuritic acid, shellolic acid, and jalaric acid. It originates as a resinous secretion of the insect Kerria lacca, found on several species of trees in India, Thailand, and China. shellac is used as a wood coating, a binder and encapsulate for pharmaceuticals and food supplements, and in cosmetics products.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9000-59-3
Product Name Alternative
Shellac wax-free
UNSPSC
12352100
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Others
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
[Shellac]
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Irimia-Vladu, Mihai; Głowacki, Eric Daniel; Schwabegger, Günther; Leonat, Lucia; Akpinar, Hava Zekiye; Sitter, Helmut; Bauer, Siegfried; Sariciftci, Niyazi Serdar (2013) . "Natural resin shellac as a substrate and a dielectric layer for organic field-effect transistors". Green Chemistry. 15 (6) : 1473.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature, keep dry and cool
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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