As a renewable raw material Shellac is adopted in several areas of natural cosmetics as well as in conventional cosmetics, e.g. as a brightener for hairspray and nail polish, as a binder for mascara, a natural emulsifier for bodylotion.

Characteristics of SSB Shellac

• Solutions in alcohol
• Aqueous solutions
• Good adhesion
• UV-protection
• Moisture protection

Regulatory status of SSB Quality

• Shellac is recognized as safe in the FDA "Inactive Ingredients Guide"
• Shellac is an approved food additive (E904) according to annex IV of the EC directive 95/2EC

SSB Qualities for Cosmetics

• SSB 55 Astra
• SSB 56 Sonne
• SSB 57 Luna
• SSB 63 FO-KH
• Shellac wax
• und others