Beeswax

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Description

Shipped in hard blocks, wrapped in hessian cloth, in cases or barrels. Good quality beeswax has a colour between light yellow and light brown.

Used in the manufacture of floor and furniture waxes, shoe polish, candles and in the cosmetics industry. Subject to loss in weight through chafing and seepage. Melts at about 63°C.