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[[File:x stick lac4.jpg|thumb|Sticklac]]
== 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 wax lac wax]) and red colorants ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lac dye lac dye]).

== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

lac; shellac

== Authority ==

* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 705



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