The main constituents and the physical properties of beeswax.Wax is a hydrocarbon – contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It contains about 300 different chemicals.
Major components of a typical beeswax:
- Monohydric alcohols 31%
- Fatty acids 31%
- Hydrocarbons 16%
- Hydroxyl acids 13%
- Diols 3%
- Other (propolis, pollen, …) 6%
Physical properties of beeswax:
