TECHNICAL DATA
Refined Beeswax Slabs
OP9068

Beeswax is available in 3 grades; commercial, refined, and ivory. Each grade has increasing quality, respectively.   Beeswax is predominately used to make other blocking pitches and waxes less brittle.  

Application

Add beeswax to melted pitch or wax and mix until uniformly dispersed.  For best results, please consult with UPI technical staff to recommend optimal processing conditions.  

Benefits
  • Usable to make blocking applications less brittle
  • Increases elasticity
Physical Characteristics
Test Refined Beeswax Slabs
Visual Appearance Light Yellow
Melting Point (°C) 62 - 65
Saponification Cloud Point (°C) <65
Ester Value (mg KOH/g) 72 - 79
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 17 - 24
Fatty Acid Testing Negative

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Availability
  • 1 Pound
  • 10 Pound
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