Shellac, flakes

About Shellac, flakes

Shellac, flakes is an organic building block carrying the CAS registry number 9000-59-3. Common synonyms include Lacca.

It is supplied as brownish orange solid to chunk to pieces. Its solubility is described as insoluble in water completely soluble in alkali solution and borax. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span pharmaceutical synthesis and paints, coatings and inks. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Paints, coatings & inks

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Shellac, flakes
Catalogue No.	VQ-011579
CAS Number	9000-59-3
HSN code	13019099

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Brownish orange solid to chunk to pieces
Solubility	Insoluble in water completely soluble in alkali solution and borax

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Shellac, flakes?

The CAS Registry Number of Shellac, flakes is 9000-59-3. It is also known as Lacca.

Which grade and pack sizes of Shellac, flakes can I order?

We supply Shellac, flakes, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Shellac, flakes?

Yes. Every lot of Shellac, flakes is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Shellac, flakes be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Shellac, flakes worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.