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B · compound
Beeswax
low hazardAlso: cera alba
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Fuel, waterproofing, and the backbone of simple salves. A block of wax is candles, lip balm, jar seals, and a moisture barrier for tools.
- Shelf life
- Indefinite
- Container
- Cool, dark, wrapped. Rodents will chew it.
- Grade
- Cosmetic / food-grade block
What it does
- ▸Candles and fire starters (with cotton or cardboard)
- ▸Salves with oil and optional honey
- ▸Waxed cloth wraps and boot waterproofing
- ▸Lid seals for jams and some storage jars
Store
- ▸Away from oxidizers and open flame. Mice love it — metal tin.
Hazards
- ▸Flammable when molten or in shavings.
- ▸Never melt over a bare high flame in a thin pan — double boiler.
Never mix
Gear
Heat-resistant gloves when melting
In the field
Cloth + beeswax + a little oil = reusable food wrap. Do not use on raw meat.
Source
Apiary, farm store, or cosmetic supplier. Yellow unbleached is fine.