Why It Matters
Citrus/apple packing lines apply glossy coatings to restore shine lost to washing; need food-grade wax/resin coating systems
Solution Approach
Citrus/apple packing lines apply glossy coatings to restore shine lost to washing; need food-grade wax/resin coating systems RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Application Workflow
1
Application & Agronomic Review
Define the use (crop input, adjuvant, soil amendment, post-harvest) and the agronomic, regulatory, and tank-mix requirements.
2
Input & Grade Selection
Match the surfactant or adjuvant, nutrient source, chelate, or formulation aid to the active, water quality, and label.
3
Compatibility & Rate Trial
Confirm tank-mix compatibility, dose, and stability, and size packaging (jugs, drums, totes, bulk) to the season and logistics.
4
Field Validation
Validate efficacy and crop safety in field trials, and lock the spec and supply plan for the season.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
Shellac (UVCB)
CAS 9000-59-3
Specialty Additives
Gloss coating
Shellac dries to a hard, high-shine film and is the classic gloss resin for citrus and apple finishing
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Carnauba Wax (UVCB)
CAS 8015-86-9
Specialty Additives
Edible coating
Provides shine plus slip so coated fruit moves cleanly on packing lines without scuffing
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Beeswax (UVCB)
CAS 8012-89-3
Specialty Additives
Emolliency
Softens and plasticizes wax-coating blends to balance gloss and flexibility
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