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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The crude resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect, ''Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca'' (or ''Coccus lacca''). Sticklac undergoes several processing steps to extract useful components. Lac is used in the manufacture of varnishes ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac]), sealing wax ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lac | + | The crude resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect, ''Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca'' (or ''Coccus lacca''). Sticklac undergoes several processing steps to extract useful components. Lac is used in the manufacture of varnishes ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac]), sealing wax ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lac%20wax lac wax]) and red colorants ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lac%20dye lac dye]). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 705 |
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Revision as of 07:34, 24 July 2013
Description
The crude resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect, Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca (or Coccus lacca). Sticklac undergoes several processing steps to extract useful components. Lac is used in the manufacture of varnishes (shellac), sealing wax (lac wax) and red colorants (lac dye).
Synonyms and Related Terms
lac; shellac
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 705