Water Based Shellac Solution or Varnish

Clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish provides

(l) A clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish

(2) A shellac solution or varnish capable of yielding tough adhesive, permanently flexible water-resistant films.

(3) A shellac-solution or varnish which is adapted to be further modified by the incorporation therein of suitable pigments, fillers, extenders, and other substances to provide paints, pastes, and other useful products. In other words, a clear shellac solution or varnish is useful in and of itself as a coating composition or adhesive but also as a vehicle for other products such as paints, etc.

Aqueous shellac solutions have been and are generally used as leather and shoe dressings, paper and metal coatings, lithographic varnishes, floor waxes, inks and the like. Clear aqueous shellac varnishes which are highly adhesive in character and yield water resistant films on evaporation.

Due to the swelling action of water on wood, these shellac varnishes should not be used on unprimed wood. However, they can be used over a rosin or drying oil primer to produce a finish comparing favorably with that obtained from a non-aqueous alcohol shellac varnish. They are equally suitable for coating metal and paper objects and as a binder for drawing and printing inks.

Furthermore, they are especially suitable for coating stone, plaster, brick or other porous surfaces. Since they are not affected by further dilution with water, they can be applied to damp concrete or plaster walls. When applied to brick, concrete or plaster walls the varnishes described in this application usually dry to produce a tough tenacious film which does not lift or peel as does a drying oil or varnish film when applied to this type of surface.

Characteristics of the clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish

Ambient Temperature (27 +/-2°C)

Specifications	SHELLAC
Color	Clear / Golden
Finish	Smooth & Glossy
Flammability	Non-flammable under normal use conditions
Flash Point	NA
Usage viscosity	Ready to use 14-18 S
Operating temperature range
Oil Resistance	Good
Durability	Excellent
Percent solids by weight	28%
Percent solids by volume	22%
Percent pigment by volume	NA
Color fastness	Excellent
Adhesion	Excellent
Salt spray corrosion	NA
Mineral spirits resistance	Very good
Gasoline resistance	Excellent
Pencil hardness	500g
Drying Time	Touch dry in approximately 20 minutes and denibbable for recoating in approximately 30 minutes at 20°C.
Coverage	The coverage of these products is variable and is dependant on various factors, such as porosity of timber, application method, etc.
Application method	Cloth or Pad
Thinners	Water / 20653
Equipment Cleaning	Use Methylated Spirits
Surface condition	The surface should be stable, firm, dry and free of dust, sand, dirt, grease and oil.
Storage	Store at room temperature. Keep lid tightly closed and away from sources of heat or sunlight. 12 month shelf life.
Health and Safety	Non Hazardous

Aadhya International

Welcome to Aadhya International! Aadhya International is a India based leading and well established shellac and natural glaze solution company making edible and non edible glaze varnish. Our passion is delivering innovative, cost effective glazing solutions to keep you ahead of trends. "Developing ideas. Delivering solutions"

Aadhya International designs & manufacture shellac  and shellac based products for a wide range of specialist applications for different industry such as confectioners, candy, fruits, food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfume, leather, paints, ink, woodwork and many other industries.

Aadhya International has accumulated a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise through its years of service to different industry. We possess the experience and Research & Development capabilities required to provide the quality and consistency you need and the service you expect. We can provide you tried and tested solutions to many coating, binding, and glazing related problems, as well as employ state - of - the - art technology to engineer new products in situations where none currently exist. We are proud to be one of the only true innovators in the Indian shellac industry.

Confectioner's & Candy Glaze

Confectioner's & Candy Glaze

Confectioner’s Glaze or Resinous Glaze refers to a coating that is high- quality shellac made from a natural resin, prepared specifically for food use. When used in food and confections, it is also known as confectioner's glaze, candy glaze,resinous glaze, pure food glaze, natural glaze, or confectioner's resin.

Confectioner’s glaze used for candy contains roughly up to 35% shellac, while the remaining components are volatile organic compounds that evaporate after the glaze is applied.

The main uses of glaze in confectionery are to do with coating chocolate goods, such as candy-covered nuts and raisins, and similar products. But what many people may not realize is that it’s also used as a coating on some nutritional supplements, medicines, chewing gum, fruit, and even coffee beans. It's a common ingredient in children's medicines and even some children's frozen foods.

Confectioner’s glaze is applied to foods to help protect the food’s surface and improve the appearance by providing a smooth, glossy finish. Simply brush on the glaze to make your sugar art shine. You can even restore bloomed candy with this glaze. Because ordinary cleaning products will not work to clean your brushes and tools, it is recommended that you use Confectioner’s Glaze Thinner to clean up.

The confectioners glaze works well as a paint medium. Simply mix the glaze with your powder colors or luster’s and mix, this creates a perfect paint mixture that can be used on any confectionery item such as; Fondant, chocolate etc.

Confectioners or candy glaze made from wax-free shellac. Since it is wax free, it has a lower viscosity allowing for a higher solids application. Clear or Refined Glaze provides quick uniform drying, superior color retention, prolonged appearance and taste over extended time periods. The finished product will have a clear brilliant finish and enhanced clarity.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has reviewed the ingredients used in resinous and confectioner’s glazes and approved their use in foods. The product is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Inactive ingredient list. The FDA classifies shellac as GRAS, or Generally, Recognize as Safe.

Clear Aqueous Shellac Solution or Varnish

Clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish provides

(l) A clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish

(2) A shellac solution or varnish capable of yielding tough adhesive, permanently flexible water-resistant films.

(3) A shellac-solution or varnish which is adapted to be further modified by the incorporation therein of suitable pigments, fillers, extenders, and other substances to provide paints, pastes, and other useful products. In other words, a clear shellac solution or varnish is useful in and of itself as a coating composition or adhesive but also as a vehicle for other products such as paints, etc.

Aqueous shellac solutions have been and are generally used as leather and shoe dressings, paper and metal coatings, lithographic varnishes, floor waxes, inks and the like. Clear aqueous shellac varnishes which are highly adhesive in character and yield water resistant films on evaporation.

Due to the swelling action of water on wood, these shellac varnishes should not be used on unprimed wood. However, they can be used over a rosin or drying oil primer to produce a finish comparing favorably with that obtained from a non-aqueous alcohol shellac varnish. They are equally suitable for coating metal and paper objects and as a binder for drawing and printing inks.

Furthermore, they are especially suitable for coating stone, plaster, brick or other porous surfaces. Since they are not affected by further dilution with water, they can be applied to damp concrete or plaster walls. When applied to brick, concrete or plaster walls the varnishes described in this application usually dry to produce a tough tenacious film which does not lift or peel as does a drying oil or varnish film when applied to this type of surface.

Characteristics of the clear aqueous shellac solution or varnish

Ambient Temperature (27 +/-2°C)

Specifications	SHELLAC
Color	Clear / Golden
Finish	Smooth & Glossy
Flammability	Non-flammable under normal use conditions
Flash Point	NA
Usage viscosity	Ready to use 14-18 S
Operating temperature range
Oil Resistance	Good
Durability	Excellent
Percent solids by weight	28%
Percent solids by volume	22%
Percent pigment by volume	NA
Color fastness	Excellent
Adhesion	Excellent
Salt spray corrosion	NA
Mineral spirits resistance	Very good
Gasoline resistance	Excellent
Pencil hardness	500g
Drying Time	Touch dry in approximately 20 minutes and denibbable for recoating in approximately 30 minutes at 20°C.
Coverage	The coverage of these products is variable and is dependant on various factors, such as porosity of timber, application method, etc.
Application method	Cloth or Pad
Thinners	Water / 20653
Equipment Cleaning	Use Methylated Spirits
Surface condition	The surface should be stable, firm, dry and free of dust, sand, dirt, grease and oil.
Storage	Store at room temperature. Keep lid tightly closed and away from sources of heat or sunlight. 12 month shelf life.
Health and Safety	Non Hazardous

Fruit coating

Fruit waxing is the process of covering fruits (and in some cases vegetables) with artificial waxing material. Natural wax is removed first, usually by washing. Waxing materials may be either natural or petroleum-based.

Food production and preservation is an important social issue of increasing concern from ancient time onwards and deserves allocation of more research efforts to investigate the preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables. As per National Food Safety Database of Wax Coatings on Fruits and Vegetables, US, 1914, waxing is very common in fruits and vegetables for different roles and applications. Major losses in quality and quantity of fresh fruits which occur between harvest and consumption can be overcome by coating as it can provide an alternative to storage by reducing quality changes and quantity losses through control of internal atmosphere of the individual fruit.

chocolate coating

Chocolate Coating and  Glaze

Chocolate Coating and

Glaze refers to a coating that is high- quality shellac made from a natural resin, prepared specifically for food use.

Candy glaze contains roughly up to 35% shellac, while the remaining components are volatile organic compounds that evaporate after the glaze is applied.

The main uses of glaze in confectionery are to do with coating chocolate goods, such as candy-covered nuts and raisins, and similar products. But what many people may not realize is that it’s also used as a coating on some nutritional supplements, medicines, chewing gum, fruit, and even coffee beans. It's a common ingredient in children's medicines and even some children's frozen foods.

Confectioner’s glaze is applied to foods to help protect the food’s surface and improve the appearance by providing a smooth, glossy finish. Simply brush on the glaze to make your sugar art shine. You can even restore bloomed candy with this glaze. Because ordinary cleaning products will not work to clean your brushes and tools, it is recommended that you use Confectioner’s Glaze Thinner to clean up.

The confectioners glaze works well as a paint medium. Simply mix the glaze with your powder colors or luster’s and mix, this creates a perfect paint mixture that can be used on any confectionery item such as; Fondant, chocolate etc.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has reviewed the ingredients used in resinous and confectioner’s glazes and approved their use in foods. The product is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Inactive ingredient list. The FDA classifies shellac as GRAS, or Generally, Recognize as Safe.

Confectioners Glaze

Confectioners Glaze or

Candy Glaze refers to a coating that is high- quality shellac made from a natural resin, prepared specifically for food use.

Candy glaze contains roughly up to 35% shellac, while the remaining components are volatile organic compounds that evaporate after the glaze is applied.

The main uses of glaze in confectionery are to do with coating chocolate goods, such as candy-covered nuts and raisins, and similar products. But what many people may not realize is that it’s also used as a coating on some nutritional supplements, medicines, chewing gum, fruit, and even coffee beans. It's a common ingredient in children's medicines and even some children's frozen foods.

Confectioner’s glaze is applied to foods to help protect the food’s surface and improve the appearance by providing a smooth, glossy finish. Simply brush on the glaze to make your sugar art shine. You can even restore bloomed candy with this glaze. Because ordinary cleaning products will not work to clean your brushes and tools, it is recommended that you use Confectioner’s Glaze Thinner to clean up.

The confectioners glaze works well as a paint medium. Simply mix the glaze with your powder colors or luster’s and mix, this creates a perfect paint mixture that can be used on any confectionery item such as; Fondant, chocolate etc.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has reviewed the ingredients used in resinous and confectioner’s glazes and approved their use in foods. The product is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Inactive ingredient list. The FDA classifies shellac as GRAS, or Generally, Recognize as Safe.

candy glaze

Candy Glaze

Candy Glaze refers to a coating that is high- quality shellac made from a natural resin, prepared specifically for food use.

Candy glaze contains roughly up to 35% shellac, while the remaining components are volatile organic compounds that evaporate after the glaze is applied.

The main uses of glaze in confectionery are to do with coating chocolate goods, such as candy-covered nuts and raisins, and similar products. But what many people may not realize is that it’s also used as a coating on some nutritional supplements, medicines, chewing gum, fruit, and even coffee beans. It's a common ingredient in children's medicines and even some children's frozen foods.

Confectioner’s glaze is applied to foods to help protect the food’s surface and improve the appearance by providing a smooth, glossy finish. Simply brush on the glaze to make your sugar art shine. You can even restore bloomed candy with this glaze. Because ordinary cleaning products will not work to clean your brushes and tools, it is recommended that you use Confectioner’s Glaze Thinner to clean up.

The confectioners glaze works well as a paint medium. Simply mix the glaze with your powder colors or luster’s and mix, this creates a perfect paint mixture that can be used on any confectionery item such as; Fondant, chocolate etc.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has reviewed the ingredients used in resinous and confectioner’s glazes and approved their use in foods. The product is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Inactive ingredient list. The FDA classifies shellac as GRAS, or Generally, Recognize as Safe.

candy glaze

Candy Glaze

Candy Glaze refers to a coating that is high- quality shellac made from a natural resin, prepared specifically for food use.

Candy glaze contains roughly up to 35% shellac, while the remaining components are volatile organic compounds that evaporate after the glaze is applied.

The main uses of glaze in confectionery are to do with coating chocolate goods, such as candy-covered nuts and raisins, and similar products. But what many people may not realize is that it’s also used as a coating on some nutritional supplements, medicines, chewing gum, fruit, and even coffee beans. It's a common ingredient in children's medicines and even some children's frozen foods.

Confectioner’s glaze is applied to foods to help protect the food’s surface and improve the appearance by providing a smooth, glossy finish. Simply brush on the glaze to make your sugar art shine. You can even restore bloomed candy with this glaze. Because ordinary cleaning products will not work to clean your brushes and tools, it is recommended that you use Confectioner’s Glaze Thinner to clean up.

The confectioners glaze works well as a paint medium. Simply mix the glaze with your powder colors or luster’s and mix, this creates a perfect paint mixture that can be used on any confectionery item such as; Fondant, chocolate etc.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has reviewed the ingredients used in resinous and confectioner’s glazes and approved their use in foods. The product is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Inactive ingredient list. The FDA classifies shellac as GRAS, or Generally, Recognize as Safe.

Wood Finish

Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where typically it represents between 5 and 30% of manufacturing costs.

Finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other environmental agents. Finishing can also make wood easier to clean and influence other wood properties, In addition, finishing provides a way of giving low-value woods the appearance of ones that are expensive and difficult to obtain.

	Appearance	Protection	Durability	Safety	Ease of Application	Reversibility	Rubbing Qualities
Shellac	From virtually clear (super blond) to a rich orange (garnet)	Fair against water, poor solvent protection	Durable	Safe when solvent evaporates, used as food and pill coating	Clogs spray equipment. Quick solvent flash time makes brushing difficult. Ox or badger/skunk hair brush recommended. Easy to pad, however French Polish is difficult	Completely reversible using alcohol	Excellent

Heat Resistant Varnish

Heat-resistant coatings have properties such as durability, color retention, water resistance, corrosion resistance, and excellent performance upon exposure to high temperatures. Heat-resistant coatings are increasingly becoming an integral part of various commercial and industrial applications. They are used in various end-user industries such as construction, oil & gas, bedding & furniture, transportation & aerospace, and packaging.

Shellac resins confer excellent properties on protective coatings and exhaust systems, especially those exposed continuously to extreme temperatures and rapid fluctuations in temperature. Properties of heat-resistant coating systems are determined primarily by constituent binders, fillers, and pigments. Shellac resin coatings readily withstand in higher temperatures without getting destroyed or suffering adhesion failure. These are resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and light.

shellac

Shellac is 100% natural. Shellac is 100% non toxic and FDA approved. Shellac is a kind of non-toxic natural gum resin dissolves in a wide variety of alkaline or rapidly drying alcoholic solvents but is resistant to a number of other solvents particularly hydrocarbons. The low thermal conductivity and a small coefficient of expansion cause shellac to lead to a powerful bonding material.

Shellac is perfect for antique restoration, furniture refinishing, casework, architectural woodwork, toys and general woodworking.

Shellac is widely used in the cosmetic, drug and food industry. It is the only finish that should be used on children’s furniture due to its non toxicity!

Shellac is processed and sold as dry flakes and dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish. Shellac functions as a tough natural primer, sanding sealant, tannin-blocker, odour-blocker, stain, and high-gloss varnish.

CAS: 9000-59-3
EINECS: 232-549-9
FEMA: N/A
HS.CODE: 130110
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A

Packaging

• Gunny Bag, 25kg net each, 480 bags (12 MT) per 20’FCL
• Woven Bag, 25kg net each, 480 bags (12MT) per 20’FCL
• Wood Box 25kg net each, 320 boxes (8 MT) per 20’FCL

Specifications of Machine Made Shellac Flakes TN

Acid Value	65-76
Ester Value	110-175
Saponification Value	175-240
Wax Content	5.50% max.
Moisture	2% max.
Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max.
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	0.75%-1.00%
Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment

Specifications of Machine Made Orange Shellac Flakes

Acid Value	65-76
Ester Value	110-175
Saponification Value	175-240
Wax Content	5.50% max.
Moisture	2% max.
Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max.
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	1.00%-1.25%
Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment

Specifications of Machine Made Lemon Shellac Flakes

Acid Value	65-76
Ester Value	110-175
Saponification Value	175-240
Wax Content	5.50% max.
Moisture	2% max.
Heavy Metals as Pb	10 PPM max.
Insolubility in Hot Alcohol	0.75%-1.00%
Rosin and Orpiment	Free from Rosin and Orpiment