Bees Wax is a cosmetic grade bees wax, glandular excretion product from bees, composed of myricin (mixture of >70 wax esters) & cerin (mixture of fatty acids: palmitinic, cerotinic & melissinic acid), purity > 98%. Melting point 61-68°C/142-154°F. Non-gelling natural thickener and viscosity enhancer. Has slight emulsifying properties. Has good emollient and film-forming properties.