Shellac could be making a comeback. It was shoved aside more than 50 years ago in favor of more durable and synthetic wood finishes. But as more consumers are demanding natural products, they’re ...

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For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

The authors describe the background and applications of fully formulated aqueous shellac for film-coating systems. Shellac is a polymer used in coating applications to provide various functional ...