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White Beeswax Pellets (Cera Alba): Refined Beeswax for Candle Making, Lip Balms, Creams and Skincare Formulations

White Beeswax Pellets are refined, bleached beeswax (Cera alba) formed into small pellets that melt quickly and measure easily. They are used to give structure and a protective, smooth texture to candles, lip balms, salves, creams, lotions, balms and deodorant sticks. The pellets are white to off-white with a faint, honey-like scent, and they have a two year shelf life.

RV Organica’s White Beeswax Pellets are an Indian-origin beeswax from the honeycombs of Apis mellifera, packed at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and offered in sizes from 1 kg to 25 kg for home makers, small brands and manufacturers.

What are white beeswax pellets and how are they made?

Honeybees build honeycomb from wax they secrete. After the honey is removed, the comb is melted, filtered to remove debris and then bleached, either with sunlight or with hydrogen peroxide, to lighten the natural yellow colour. The refined wax is then formed into pellets. The bleaching takes away most of the colour and honey scent, which is why white beeswax suits products where colour and fragrance need to be controlled. White beeswax is described in the European Pharmacopoeia, and the US Pharmacopeia lists it as white wax, so formulators will find it a familiar, well-documented ingredient.

Beeswax is a natural mixture rather than a single compound. Our specification lists myricyl palmitate at about 35 percent, hydrocarbons such as hentriacontane at about 14 percent, and free fatty acids, mainly cerotic and palmitic acid, at 12 to 14 percent, along with oleic acid and fatty alcohols. This mix gives beeswax its firmness, its slight tackiness and its ability to bind oils into a stable, spreadable structure.

What is the difference between white and yellow beeswax?

Yellow beeswax is the raw, filtered wax, with its natural golden colour and a sweet honey aroma. White beeswax has been refined and bleached to a pale colour with a milder scent. They behave almost identically in a formulation, so the choice is mainly about appearance and aroma. Choose white beeswax when you want pale candles, clear colour work with dyes or pigments, or a neutral base that lets added fragrance come through. Choose yellow beeswax when you want the natural golden colour and honey scent.

How do you use white beeswax pellets in candle making?

Beeswax burns slowly and cleanly, and it can be used alone or blended with other waxes. Browse our candle waxes to compare it with soy, paraffin and blends. Melt the pellets in a double boiler, never over a direct flame, because hot wax is flammable and can cause burns. Beeswax is denser than most candle waxes, so use a larger wick than you would for soy, and test a small batch first. Add candle fragrances at the end, once the wax has cooled slightly, and colour it with candle wax colour if you want a tint. A fine white bloom on the surface of a beeswax candle is natural and harmless.

How do you use white beeswax pellets in lip balms, salves and creams?

Beeswax thickens oils and butters into a solid or semi-solid texture, and it forms a protective layer on the skin that helps hold moisture in. For a lip balm, a common starting point is around 25 to 30 percent beeswax by weight, with the rest made up of carrier oils and butters. Use less for softer salves and creams, and more for firmer balms and deodorant sticks. White beeswax pairs well with shea butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, castor oil and olive oil, and it works well alongside body butters. Melt the beeswax together with the oils, stir well and pour while liquid.

What are the specifications of white beeswax pellets?

The botanical name is Apis mellifera L. (Cera alba), the CAS number is 8012-89-3 and the FEMA number is 2126. The wax has a specific gravity of 0.961 at 15°C, a relative density of 0.958 to 0.970 at 15°C, a refractive index of 1.441 to 1.447 at 75°C, a flash point of 204.4°C, an acid value of 17 to 23 mg KOH/g and moisture content of up to 0.1 percent. It is a hard, waxy solid at room temperature that becomes pliable at about 35°C. The colour is white to off-white, with a faint, characteristic honey-like aroma. The shelf life is two years, and the wax is insoluble in water, soluble in fixed oils, chloroform and ether, and partially soluble in cold alcohol.

How should you store white beeswax pellets?

Keep the pellets in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, so they do not clump or absorb odours. Keep them away from strong-smelling materials, because wax takes up scents easily. Stored well, the pellets keep their quality for the full two year shelf life.

Is white beeswax safe to use?

White beeswax pellets are for external cosmetic and craft use. Hot wax can cause burns, so melt it carefully in a double boiler, keep it away from flames and never leave it unattended. If you have an allergy to bee products, do a patch test before using finished products. Keep the pellets away from children, and use a thermometer when melting. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can you buy white beeswax pellets in bulk?

Yes. The pellets are available in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs, which suits home makers, candle makers, soap and cosmetic brands and manufacturers. For wholesale or private label enquiries, write to info@rvorganica.com.

About RV Organica

RV Organica is the brand of RV International, an essential oil manufacturer in India and supplier of carrier oils, waxes and cosmetic raw materials, based at Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana 132104. Our work is backed by ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher, HACCP and MSME registration. For questions about this product or bulk supply, contact us at info@rvorganica.com or +91 8937003005