Beeswax, white
Sold as pastilles, packed in Slide-Lock Bag "Saver Packs".
For Solid Soaps: Add 1-3% to oils to help emulsify pre-trace soap. Helps reduce 'soda ash' on new soap. Contributes somewhat to harder finished soap.
For Liquid Soaps: Not recommended for liquid soapmaking due to low solubility.
For Body Care Uses: Used in balms, lotions, salves, creams as a thickener, emulsifier, humectant. Used in many other crafts, too: candlemaking, batik, bookbinding and more.
Properly stored in a cool location out of direct sunlight, Beeswax may be stored for at up to 2 to 5 years.
Melting point: Approximately 145 deg. F. SAP Value: KOH: .095 NaOH: .067
(Natural source pastilles, refined. Not packaged for internal consumption)