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Shellac is a resin secreted by the lac bug onto trees that is refined into flakes or suspended in alcohol. It has been used for centuries to dye silk and leather but is now mainly used as a wood sealant and finisher. Shellac dries quickly, is non-toxic, and does not fade or oxidize over time. However, it has a limited shelf life and is sensitive to heat, alcohol, and moisture. Commonly used to finish wood, it also has food and cosmetic applications. Advantages include fast drying, strengthening wood beauty, and easy stripping with alcohol. Disadvantages include damage from alcohol, chemicals, and moisture rings. Defects include white rings and alligatored cracking.

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Shellac is a resin secreted by the lac bug onto trees that is refined into flakes or suspended in alcohol. It has been used for centuries to dye silk and leather but is now mainly used as a wood sealant and finisher. Shellac dries quickly, is non-toxic, and does not fade or oxidize over time. However, it has a limited shelf life and is sensitive to heat, alcohol, and moisture. Commonly used to finish wood, it also has food and cosmetic applications. Advantages include fast drying, strengthening wood beauty, and easy stripping with alcohol. Disadvantages include damage from alcohol, chemicals, and moisture rings. Defects include white rings and alligatored cracking.

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BTECH

GROUP 4
( PAINT REPORTING )

CABALTICA, EMERSON E.
DE VERA, JOSEPH G.
PASCUA, JOSHUA
QUIMAT, STELLINA
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SHELLAC
SHELLAC
HISTORY/BACKGROUND
Shellac is a three – century – old crop. The purple - red dye generated
from soaking the lac insect secretions in water was valued for much of
that time. Until the 1870s, this dye was largely grown for the purpose
of coloring silk, leather, and cosmetics. Then aniline or chemical dyes
began to take their place, along with other natural colours.

Shellac refers to the resinous secretion of the lac bug (Laccifer lacca),
which feeds on specific trees in Asia, mainly India and Thailand.
Because of the commercial worth of the completed product, shellac,
this insect secretion is grown and developed. Shellac is derived from
shell-lac (the name for refined lac in flake form), although it now
refers to all refined lac, whether dry or suspended in an alcohol - based
solvent.
HISTORY/BACKGROUND
Today, shellac is mostly used as a wood sealant and finisher. It
has the benefit of being soluble in ethyl or denatured alcohol,
which is a non-toxic solvent. Shellac is very quick to dry thanks
to the alcohol solvents—shellac coats on wood dry in about 45
minutes, compared to hours for oil finishes. Shellac also does not
fade in the sun or oxidize over time. Shellac, on the other hand,
has a limited shelf life and may not dry correctly if it has beyond
the manufacturer's suggested shelf life. Depending on the
manufacturer's additives, this shelf life could be as little as six
months or as long as three years.
PROPERTIES AND COMPOSITION OF
SHELLAC

1. Mild alcohol odor – Shellac is dissolved in denatured ethyl alcohol. It


has a mild, antiseptic odor that dissipates quickly as the product dries.

2. Sensitive in hot items and alcohol – Shellac is best used for pieces of
furniture that don’t come in contact with hot items or alcohol.

3. Cold temperature application – Unlike other finishes, shellac can be


applied in cold temperatures (40° F. and below) without concern over
proper drying and curing.
PROPERTIES AND COMPOSITION OF
SHELLAC

4. Non-yellowing / non-darkening – Shellac is UV-resistant and will


not yellow or darken with age, unlike oil-base finishes.

5. Chemical composition of shellac.

It is a mixture of resin (70–80%), wax (6–7%) and colourant molecules


(4–8%)8, obtained by refining sticklac, which is the material collected
directly from the plant.
COMMONLY USED OR APPLIED TO

Shellac is a resin that is secreted by an insect onto tree trunks. The resin
is scraped off and mainly used in food coatings, cosmetics, and
varnishes.

Shellac is a natural glue and clear coating. It was previously used in


dentistry to make dentures and other products, and also as a coating on
drug tablets. It's not often used for these purposes anymore because it
ages overtime.
COMMONLY USED OR APPLIED TO

People sometimes use shellac for tooth sensitivity and other conditions,


but there's no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse medicinal shellac with shellac wood finishes, which are
poisonous.
PROS AND CONS

Pros
- Non- poisonous
- Strengthens the natural beauty of wood.
- Available in a huge range of color and can be stripped off the wood using alcohol
- Dry very fast

Cons
- Anything with alcohol can damage the finish.
- Other chemicals like ammonia can cause issues.
- Moisture of glass may leave a white ring
- Only obtainable in high gloss.
- Not as long-lasting.
DEFECTS

White Rings - the moisture that has soaked into the top layers of the
wood finish.
DEFECTS

Alligatored - a pattern of fine, irregular cracks in the finish usually


caused by excessive heat or long exposure to sunlight.
MAINTENANCE
If your shellac finish is in good condition and just needs cleaning, use a
mild, biodegradable liquid dishwashing soap diluted in warm water.
Ring the rag out very well before you wipe the shellac surface. Never
use "oil soap" products to clean natural historic finishes. These products
contain alcohol and will ruin all shellac finishes..
GROUP 4 - SHELLAC
MEMBER

• CABALTICA, EMERSON E.
• DE VERA, JOSEPH G.
• PASCUA, JOSHUA
• QUIMAT, STELLINA

SUBMITTED TO:

AR. NATHANIEL MONEVA

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