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TIGERLAC 5056

Tigerlac 5056 are flaked shellacs that are dewaxed and physically decolorized natural resins. The single products differ in the degree of decolorization and yield transparent solutions of different color shade in various solvent systems. Ready for use solutions of the product are available. The Tigerlac 5056 are Flaked Shellac manufacturing process guarantees careful treatment of the natural raw materials (seedlac) upon refining. The final products are high quality materials with excellent binding and film forming properties. They are physiologically harmless and biodegradable.

Brand: TIGERLAC (7 products)

Functions: Binder, Binder & Resin

Chemical Family: Plant Extracts

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Leather, Wood

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Solvent-based,
Water
Chemical Family
Plant Extracts
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Industrial Additives Functions
Binder
Technologies
CASE Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders
Other Resins & Binders
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Biodegradable

Applications & Uses

Markets
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Wood Coatings & Finishes
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Glazing & Window Elements
Consumer Goods — Furniture
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Furniture Coatings
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography
Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings
Other Specialty Coatings
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Leather,
Wood
Industrial Additives End Use
Leather
Ink & Toner Type
Flexography Ink
Major Applications
  • Wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, India inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (e.g. hair sprays, shampoos), confectionary and fruit coatings, direct food contact materials (packagings), raw material for shellac special products.

Properties

Physical Form
Dispersion,
Flakes,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Wax contentmax. 0.2%-
Loss on dryingmax. 2%-
Aqueous solutions (solids content)max. 30%-
Acid Value60 - 75mg KOH/g-
Saponification Value175 - 240mg KOH/g-
Melting temperature65 - 77°C-
Color Index Lovidbond PRS Scale (20%) in ethanol)2 - 2 1/2--
Solutions in alcohols (solids content)max. 40%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Aqueous Solutions
  • Solutions of flake shellacs in basic aqueous media are readily obtainable up to a solids content of approx. 30%.
Solutions in Organic Solvents
  • TIGERLAC™ 5056 Flaked Shellacs are readily soluble in low-molecular weight alcohols (e.g. ethanol, n- and isopropanol) and some glycol derivatives (e.g., propyl glycol, butyl glycol), in benzylalcohol and others.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Drums
Packaging
  • Solids : Paper bags of 25 kgs net weight. Fiber drums with inner PE bag of 50 kgs net weight
  • Solutions: : 200 kg steel drums, coated (aqueous and alcohol-based)

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transport
  • The shelf life of TIGERLAC™ 5056 Flaked Shellacs will be more than 2 years if stored/transported at temperatures < 20 degrees C. Higher temperatures will accelerate aging of solid material and raise the risk of "blocking" especially under the influence of humidity. Because of reasons mentioned above, we recommend refrigeration during transport during the warm summer months.