Adhesive

Adhesive is a substance that bonds surfaces together. Adhesives include such materials as cement,... More >>

Beeswax

Beeswax is a yellow substance produced by glands on the underside of the abdomen in worker honey... More >>

Candle

Candle is an object made of wax or a similar material that is burned to give light. When a candle... More >>

Carnauba wax

Carnauba kahr NOW buh, wax,is a vegetable wax. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba... More >>

Detergent and soap

Detergent and soap. A detergent is a substance that cleans soiled surfaces. Soap is a type of... More >>

Dextrin

Dextrin, DEHKS trihn, is a sticky substance formed during the chemical breakdown of starch. Some... More >>

Glue

Glue is an adhesive made from the skins, connective tissues, or bones of animals. Many people use... More >>

Gum

Gum is any of many sticky substances that have a number of uses in industry. Most gums are... More >>

Gum arabic

Gum arabic is a gum that dissolves easily in water. It is used chiefly in making perfumes,... More >>

Lanolin

Lanolin, LAN uh lihn, is a substance obtained from the greasy coating found on sheep's wool. A... More >>

Microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline wax is widely used in making special types of paper for packaging. Paper treated... More >>

Mucilage

Mucilage, MYOO suh lihj, is a thick, sticky substance usually made by dissolving gum in water or... More >>

Polish

Polish is a preparation that may be used on wood, metal, and other surfaces to produce a glossy... More >>

Sealing wax

Sealing wax is used for sealing letters and documents and for taking the impression of seals. The... More >>

Spermaceti

Spermaceti, spur muh SEHT ee or spur muh SEE tee, is a waxy material obtained from the enormous... More >>