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Shellac Structure

Shellac

  • Product NameShellac
  • CAS9000-59-3
  • MFunspecified
  • MW0
  • EINECS232-549-9
  • MOL FileMol File

Chemical Properties

Melting point 115-120°
Density  1.035-1.140
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Practically insoluble in water, gives a more or less opalescent solution (wax containing shellac and bleached shellac) or a clear solution (dewaxed shellac and bleached, dewaxed shellac) in anhydrous ethanol. When warmed it is sparingly soluble or soluble in alkaline solutions.
Odor mild woody
Dielectric constant 2.0(Ambient)
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 9000-59-3
EPA Substance Registry System Shellac (9000-59-3)

Safety Information

WGK Germany  3
HS Code  1301900190

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