Lemon 1 Shellac MM

Lemon 1 Shellac MM
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Lemon 1 Shellac MM (Machine Made) refers to a highly refined, naturally waxy lac resin imported primarily from India and Thailand. Featuring a light creamy-yellow appearance, it is primarily used in French polishing for musical instruments, antique restoration, food glazing, and sustainable microelectronics
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Key Characteristics & Applications

  • Wax Content: Retains roughly 2-5% of naturally occurring shellac wax, yielding a beautiful satin gloss and milky dispersion when dissolved in alcohol.
  • Musical Instruments: It is traditionally celebrated in lutherie as the standard finish for Spanish and Classical Guitars due to its scratch resistance and UV protection.
  • Industrial & Electronics: It is widely studied for Transient Printed Electronics as a biopolymer that remains environmentally neutral
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Property Standard Specification
Color Light creamy yellow to pale amber
Wax Content 5.50% maximum
Matter Insoluble in Hot Alcohol 0.75% to 1.00% maximum
Moisture 2.00% maximum
Rosin & Orpiment Nil
Acid Value 65 - 76 mg KOH/g
Melting Point 65°C - 85°C

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