Economic Importance of Lac

Lac's natural resinous and insulating properties give it a genuinely wide industrial footprint. It is widely used as a sealing wax and adhesive for optical instruments, and as a good electrical insulator in the electric industry. It is a key ingredient in shoe and leather polishes and serves as a protective coating for wood. It is also used in laminating paper board, photographs, engraved materials and plastic-moulded articles …