Shellac is a versatile, biodegradable natural resin secreted by the female lac bug (Kerria lacca). Native primarily to the forests of India, it takes upwards of 300,000 insects to produce just one kilo of the resin. It is utilized globally for wood finishing, pharmaceuticals, and as an edible food glaze
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History and Origins
The use of Shellac dates back over 3,000 years in India, where it was first used for jewellery and adorning palaces. Historically, it also served as a rich crimson dye and a strong adhesive. Today, India remains the world's largest producer of shellac, with annual exports exceeding $65 million
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Properties
Shellac is a natural thermoplastic material, meaning it softens and flows when heated but becomes rigid at room temperature. Its standout properties include:

  • Film-forming: Creates a hard, glossy, and durable protective layer.
  • Solubility: Easily dissolves in alcohol (such as ethanol) to create liquid varnishes.
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Main Applications
  • Woodworking: Dissolved in alcohol, it is used as a traditional varnish (sometimes applied as "French polish") to finish and protect furniture and floors. It dries rapidly and is easy to repair.
  • Food and Candy Glazing: Shellac is commonly used to provide a shiny, moisture-resistant coating to fruits (like apples and citrus) to extend their shelf life. It is also the ingredient that gives the shiny finish to many hard candies and chocolates.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Its unique chemical makeup makes it ideal for coating capsules and tablets, allowing it to act as an enteric coating or protect sensitive medications from moisture, light, and air
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Emerging Uses
Because of its eco-friendly, bio-based nature, shellac is increasingly being explored
for modern technological applications. Researchers are investigating its use in
targeted drug delivery systems, sustainable food packaging, and even as a
biodegradable dielectric in flexible printed electronics.

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Shreemoni Exports always a trusted Supplier of Shellac Products 

Shellac Importing Countries:

Australia


Central Asia :

•Kazakhstan
•Kyrgyzstan
•Tajikistan
•Turkmenistan
•Uzbekistan Eastern Asia
•China
•Japan
•South Korea
•Taiwan Northern Asia
•Russia


South-Eastern Asia :

•Cambodia
•Indonesia
•Malaysia
•Myanmar
•Philippines
•Singapore
•Vietnam Southern Asia
•Bhutan
•Maldives
•Nepal
•Sri Lanka


Western Asia (Middle East) :

•Armenia
•Azerbaijan
•Bahrain
•Cyprus
•Georgia
•Kuwait
•Qatar
•United Arab Emirates (UAE)


European Countries :

•Denmark
•Estonia
•Finland
•Iceland
•Ireland
•Latvia
•Lithuania
•Norway
•Sweden
•United Kingdom 
•Austria
•Belgium
•France
•Germany
•Liechtenstein
•Luxembourg
•Monaco
•Netherlands
•Switzerland
•Albania
•Andorra
•Bosnia and Herzegovina
•Croatia
•Greece
•Italy
•Malta
•Montenegro
•North Macedonia
•Portugal
•San Marino
•Serbia
•Slovenia
•Spain
•Vatican City Eastern Europe
•Belarus
•Bulgaria
•Czech Republic (Czechia)
•Hungary
•Moldova
•Poland
•Romania
•Russia
•Slovakia
•Ukraine


The United Kingdom is a sovereign state comprising four constituent countries :

•England (Capital: London)
•Scotland (Capital: Edinburgh)
•Wales (Capital: Cardiff)
•Northern Ireland (Capital: Belfast) 
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Products Supplied by Shreemoni Exports:

Dewaxed Bleached Shellac

Dewaxed Platina Shellac

Dewaxed Blonde Shellac

Dewaxed Super Blonde Shellac

DN Shellac 152

Aleuritic Acid

Dewaxed Orange Shellac

Dewaxed Lemon Shellac

Dewaxed Garnet Shellac

Dewaxed Ruby Shellac

TN Shellac MM 

Standard One Shellac

Orange Shellac MM

Lemon 1 Shellac MM

Seed Lac (Golden Kushmi 3%, 5%, Bysaki, Katki 5%)

Button Lac (Kusmi)

Button Lac (Light Pure/Bysakhi)

 

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