Beeswax is obtained from the honeycombs of bees after the honey has been removed by draining or centrifuging, The combs are melted with hot water, stram or solar heat. The melted product is filtered and cast into cakes of yellow beeswax.

Yellow or Light brown solid is somewhat brittle when cold and presents a dull, granular, non-crystalline fracture when broken. It becomes pliable at about 35 ?. It has a characteristic odour of honey.

Yellow beeswax with a faint charactetistic odour suitable for use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionary industries. Also it can be used in the high end candle and polish markets.