Uses of Shellac
Lac is broadly divided into three catagories, i.e, sticklac–the raw material, seedlac–the semi finished material and shellac –the finished product.
The Shellac can be used for different purpose. Some are listed below:
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Food Can Lacquers
- Coating for Food and Food Packages
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Dry-Bright Floor Polishes
- Use of Dewaxed shellac in Fruits
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Paper Varnishes
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Hair Lacquers
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Optical Industry
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Photographic and Engraving Industry
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Printing Inks
- Use of Shellac in Munitions and Pyrotechnics
- Use of Dewaxed Bleached Shellac in Confectionery
- Use of Bleached Shellac in Pharmaceutical Industry