Beeswax

Apis mellifera

Product Information

Beeswax | Beeswax

Beeswax belongs to the Apidae family. It is a product that is obtained from the honeycombs of bees. Beeswax is widely used as a water proofing agent for wood and leather and for strengthening threads. It is also used in village industries such as candle-making and as an ingredient in medicines, soaps and polishes. India is considered to be one of the top Beeswax producing countries in the world

Extraction Process

Concrete: Gentle solvent extraction

Absolute: Alcohol extraction from beeswax concrete

Available As

Common Name

Beeswax

Scientific / Botanical Name

Apis mellifera

Available As

Concrete

Absolute

Description

Beeswax, derived from the hives of Apis mellifera, is a natural secretion used by honeybees to build honeycombs. Jasmine Concretes offers refined beeswax-based extracts that are rich in natural fixative properties and carry a unique warm, honey-like aroma. These materials are widely used in natural perfumery, balms, and aromatherapeutic products where waxy base notes are needed for longevity and structure.

Plant Part Used

(Not plant-based — Derived from honeybee secretions)

Harvest Season / Availability

March – June (in India, varies by climate)

Available Year-Round (via controlled sourcing and preservation)

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS Number: 8012-89-3

EINECS Number: 232-383-7

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Warm, sweet, waxy, honey-like aroma with animalic and resinous undertones. Excellent fixative for floral, resin, and gourmand blends.

Appearance

Concrete: Soft golden to deep amber waxy paste

Absolute: Thick golden brown liquid with oily consistency

Geographic Origin

Tamil Nadu , India

Extraction Method

Concrete: Gentle solvent extraction

Absolute: Alcohol extraction from beeswax concrete

Application Areas

Natural perfumery (as fixative or creamy base)

Lip balms, body butters, solid perfumes

Incense & beeswax candles

Ayurvedic and herbal product bases

Certifications

Ethically Sourced

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Facility

REACH Compliant

Widely used in luxury natural perfumes for its deep honey aroma and fixative properties.

An essential base material in clean beauty and cosmeceutical formulations for its emollient and barrier functions.

Sourced from sustainable beekeeping ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and pollination cycles.

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