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Organic Chemicals

Shellac Flakes

RA003345 CAS 9000-59-3

Identity

Product code
RA003345
CAS number
9000-59-3

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Brownish orange scales —
Odour Faint odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 75 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.035 - 1.140 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Brownish orange thin scales with faint odor —
Solubility Insoluble in water, completely soluble in alkali solution and borax —
Colophony Passes test —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % %
Sulphated ash Max 1.0 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA003345-PK-500G