CERA ALBA- ▸ Candles: Base wax for candle manufacture
- ▸ Polishes: Component of furniture and leather polishes
- ▸ Cosmetics: Emollient, emulsifier, and structuring wax
- ▸ Coatings: Protective and modeling wax
- ▸ Wax emulsions: Raw material for wax emulsions and blends
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Beeswax (CAS 8012-89-3) is a natural wax secreted by honeybees, supplied refined as blocks or pellets. It is used in candles, in furniture and leather polishes, as a coating and modeling wax, and as an emollient, emulsifier, and structuring agent in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is beeswax mostly used for?
Beeswax (CAS 8012-89-3) is a natural wax secreted by honeybees, supplied refined as blocks or pellets. It is used as a base wax in candle manufacture, as a component of furniture and leather polishes, and as an emollient, emulsifier, and structuring agent in cosmetics. It also serves as a protective and modeling wax and a raw material for wax emulsions.
What is the difference between yellow and white beeswax?
Yellow beeswax is the refined natural wax retaining its color and characteristic odor; white beeswax is further bleached and deodorized. Both share CAS 8012-89-3 and are selected by application and color requirement. RawSource can quote either grade as blocks or pellets.
What is the HS code for beeswax?
Beeswax is classified under HS 1521.90, covering vegetable and insect waxes. CAS is 8012-89-3, and it is supplied refined in block or pellet form. RawSource provides full identity documentation with each bulk order.
What forms is bulk beeswax supplied in?
RawSource supplies beeswax refined as blocks or pellets; pellets pour and melt more conveniently for high-throughput manufacturing, while blocks suit some candle and polish operations. Grade selection covers candle, cosmetic, and coating applications. Specify your application when requesting a quote.
How is bulk beeswax packaged and priced?
RawSource supplies beeswax in bulk for candle, polish, cosmetic, and coatings manufacturers, packaged in cartons, sacks, or drums depending on form. Pricing is quote-based and depends on grade, color, and volume. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity and specification for current pricing and lead time.
