mehiläisvahas
Mehiläisvahas, also known as beeswax, is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. Bees secrete mehiläisvahas from special glands on their abdomens, which they then use to construct the honeycomb. The wax is harvested from the combs after the honey has been removed.
Mehiläisvahas is a complex mixture, primarily composed of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols.
Historically, mehiläisvahas has been used for a wide variety of purposes. It has been employed in cosmetics
The chemical properties of mehiläisvahas, including its melting point and plasticity, make it a versatile material.