SHELLAC- ▸ Wood finishing: Sealer, primer, and French-polish resin
- ▸ Coatings: Film-former in specialty coatings and primers
- ▸ Printing inks: Resin binder in inks
- ▸ Glazes: Coating resin for glazing applications
- ▸ Electrical: Insulating and binding resin
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 →Shellac (CAS 9000-59-3) is a natural resin secreted by the lac insect and refined into flakes or solutions. It is used in wood finishes, sealers, and primers, as a film-former in coatings and inks, as a glaze and coating resin, and as an electrical insulating material.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 232-549-9
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Controlling Post-Harvest Moisture and Decay (Agriculture)
- Gloss and Appearance Coatings for Fresh Produce (Agriculture)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shellac used for?
Shellac (CAS 9000-59-3) is a natural resin used as a wood sealer, primer, and French-polish resin, as a film-former in specialty coatings and primers, as a binder resin in printing inks, as a coating resin for glazes, and as an electrical insulating and binding resin.
What is another name for shellac?
Shellac is the refined form of lac resin secreted by the lac insect; it is also referred to as lac resin or by its CAS number 9000-59-3. It is a UVCB substance (of unknown or variable composition) supplied as flakes or in solution.
What is shellac made from?
It is a natural resin secreted by the lac insect, then refined into flakes or solutions for industrial use. As a naturally sourced UVCB material, its exact composition varies by origin and refining grade.
What is the HS code for shellac?
Shellac classifies under HS 1301.90. Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your customs broker, as national subheadings can extend beyond the six-digit HS code.
Can shellac be supplied in bulk flake form?
Yes. RawSource supplies shellac resin in bulk quantities to coatings, ink, and wood-finishing manufacturers. Request a quote specifying form (flake or solution) and volume; CoA and SDS are available on request.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Shellac?
Shellac (CAS 9000-59-3) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.