Shellac By D. Manoharlal (Shellac) Pvt. Ltd.

Being the most respected organization guided by experienced and knowledgeable professionals, we are the famous Exporter, Manufacturer and Supplier of Shellac in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Is a hard, amorphous resin
Has a good resistance against solvents based on hydrocarbons
Is not toxic
Is physiologically harmless
Is thermoplastic
Is approved for various applications in the food industry
Has a low melting point (about 90A C)
Is soluble in lower alcohols and various other solvants
Is UV-resistant
Is water soluble in water-alkaline solutions
Has excellent dielectric properties, dielectric strength, a low dielectric constant, good tracking resistance, etc.
Has excellent film forming properties
Forms smooth, high gloss films and surfaces
Coatings do not change their electrical properties under UV-radiation
Coatings have excellent adhesion to many substrates
Coatings can be polished
Has a low thermal conductivity and a low coefficient of expansion

Origin:
Shellac is mainly produced in India and Thailand. Smaller quantities come from China and Vietnam. The product is manufactured in a process known since the old times as melting filtration. Nowadays hiqh-quality, dewaxed and decoloured Shellac is manufactured.

Components:
Raw Shellac (sticklac) contains 60-80 % pure Shellac, 4-6 % Shellac Wax and impurities such as splinters of wood, dead insects and moisture.