BEES WAX
Name: Bees Wax
Botanical Name: cera alba
Arabic Name: shame alnahl
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera). Beeswax is an incredibly versatile substance — it can be mixed into solutions to create a host of medical, cosmetic and home care products, made into candles, eaten, melted and molded into ornaments and used as a sealant.
Beeswax has various industrial uses, including:
- Adhesives: Used as a component in adhesives and sealants.
- Coatings: Used as a coating for metals, paper, and textiles.
- Cosmetics: Used in the production of cosmetics and personal care products.
- Food packaging: Used as a coating for food packaging materials.
- Furniture: Used in the production of furniture polish and wax.
- Leather: Used in the production of leather conditioners and protectants.
- Lubricants: Used as a component in lubricants and greases.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a coating for pills and tablets.
- Polishes: Used in the production of polishes for metals, wood, and leather.
- Textiles: Used as a finish for textiles, providing water resistance and durability.
- Waterproofing: Used as a waterproofing agent for materials and surfaces.
- Printing inks: Used as a component in printing inks.
- Crayons and pigments: Used as a binder in crayons and pigments.
- Construction: Used as a component in construction materials, such as concrete and mortar.
- Aerospace: Used in the production of aerospace materials and components.
Beeswax is a versatile material with a wide range of industrial applications due to its unique properties, such as water resistance, durability, and adhesive qualities.