insect wax
A WAX such as that
obtained from China, where insects such as Coccus
ceriferus deposit the wax on trees. The wax is
scraped off and washed on the surface of hot water
before being cast into molds and set in blocks. It
has a softening range of 80 to 84° C., and
is very firm, like beeswax, and consequently is
useful in providing body for leather dressings to
be used in very hot climates. (291 )
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