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Absolute · Naturals · BFRM-02882
Beeswax Absolute.
Apis mellifera (beeswax) · —
Beeswax Absolute is an absolute from the beeswax of Apis mellifera (beeswax). Honeyed, waxy, warm, tobacco-like. Produced by Biolandes and supplied by Benchmark Formulations from 100 g, with its documents.
Identity
- Botanical name
- Apis mellifera (beeswax)
- Plant family
- —
- Part used
- Beeswax
- Form
- Absolute
- CAS
- 8012-89-3
- Producer
- Biolandes
- Benchmark code
- BFRM-02882
Independent references: PubChem record for CAS 8012-89-3 ↗ · Plants of the World Online: Apis mellifera ↗
Odour profile
Honeyed, waxy, warm, tobacco-like.
Typical position in a formula
Indicative, for orientation. Evaporation depends on the grade and the formula.
Specification
Limits are agreed in writing before first supply, from the producer’s specification. Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis showing its actual values, and is compared on strip with our retained reference sample before release.
Regulatory
IFRA
Use limits by product category are set by the IFRA Standards and stated on the IFRA conformity certificate for the current amendment. The certificate governs; we do not restate limits here.
Allergens
Declarable allergens and their levels are listed on the allergen declaration issued for your lot.
Hazard (GHS)
Classification, pictograms and handling are on the Safety Data Sheet. Store cool, dark and tightly closed.
How it is made
An absolute is made by extracting the plant with a solvent to give a concrete, then washing the concrete in alcohol and chilling it to remove waxes.
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