Shellac is obtained from the secretions of resins. They appear in the form of dry flakes which can be dissolved in ethanol to obtain liquid shellac. It is a type of natural plastic and can be easily shaped underweight and heat techniques. It is yellow or brownish-orange in color and has properties of being translucent and shiny. Shellac has varied uses in various sectors such as pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industry.
Shellac is a resin obtained from the lac secreted by the female lac bug as a protective cocoon for their larvae. This lac is present on the trees growing in South East Asia in countries such as India, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is used as a surface glazing agent in a plethora of applications. Shellac is an edible resin and is used in both food and non-food end-use industries. It is usually processed further to obtain different ... Read more
