DESCRIPTION

Shellac, Bleached, Wax-Free, occurs as an amorphous, light yellow, granular resin. It is obtained from lac, the resinous secretion of the insect Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca Kerr (Fam. Coccidae). Shellac, Bleached, Wax-Free, is obtained by the same process as that described in the monograph for Bleached Shellac, except that, in addition, wax is removed by filtration. Its solubility is the same as that of Bleached Shellac. Shellac, Bleached, Wax-Free, is usually dissolved in a suitable solvent for application to food products.