Produced through a specialized solvent process to remove wax and insoluble impurities, achieving wax content as low as 0.2%. Raw lac is dissolved in industrial-grade alcohol, filtered, the solvent recovered by boiling, and the concentrate stretched to the required thickness.
Our darkest dewaxed grade
Gardner colour, max. 16
Gardner colour, max. 13
Our lightest grade, Gardner max. 11
Industrial coatings, fine furniture finishes, food glazes, and pharmaceutical coatings requiring clarity and enhanced adhesion.
| Grade | Colour (Gardner, 20% ethanol) | Acid Number | Wax | Melting Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet | Darkest | 65–80 | max. 0.2% | 65–80°C |
| Orange | Max. 16 | 65–80 | max. 0.2% | 65–80°C |
| Blonde | Max. 13 | 65–80 | max. 0.2% | 65–80°C |
| Super Blonde | Max. 11 | 65–80 | max. 0.2% | 65–80°C |
Blonde and Super Blonde additionally hold insolubility in hot alcohol to max. 0.1%. Moisture across all four grades is held to max. 2.0%. Packed in HDPE or jute bags with custom mesh sizes on request.
