BEESWAX
The wax is secreted by the bees' bellies at the age of no more than fifteen days. It is processed by them for the use of the construction of the honeycomb etc.

Chemical composition of the wax

  • Hydrocarbons           14%
  • Monoesters              35%
  • Diesters                   14%
  • Triesthes                   3%
  • Hydroxymonoesters   4%
  • Hydroxypolyester      8%
  • Acid esters               1%
  • Polyester acids         2%
  • Free Acids             12%
  • Alcohols                  1%
  • Unspecified data      6%

Beeswax, Therapies Uses