Beeswax

(bez'-waks). Ceraflava; wax secreted by bees, of which their cells are constructed; ordinarily it is a mixture of cerotic acid, myricyl palmitic ester, heptacosane, hen triac on tane, and several alcohols. The crude melted wax is a tough, compact ma of yellow or brownish color, granular structure, faint taste, and honey-like odor. When bleached it becomes white. Its specific gravity is.959 to.969; its melting-point 620 to 640 C. It is used in making candles, ointments, and pomades.