Beeswax is secreted by the four pairs of wax glands under the abdomen of worker bees. Its main components are: acids, free fatty acids, free fatty alcohols and carbohydrates. In addition, there are carotenoids, vitamin A, aromatic substances and so on.
Beeswax is widely used in industry and agriculture.
- In the cosmetics manufacturing industry, many beauty products contain beeswax, such as bath fluid, lipstick, rouge, etc.
- In the candle processing industry, all kinds of candles can be made with beeswax as the main raw material.
- In the pharmaceutical industry, beeswax can be used to make dental casting wax, base wax, adhesive wax, pill shell;
- In the food industry can be used as food coatings, packaging and outerwear, etc.;
- In agriculture and animal husbandry can be used to manufacture fruit tree grafting wax and pest adhesive;
- In the apiculture industry can make nest base, wax bowl