Comparing E904 - Shellac vs E1208 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer

Overview

E904 - Shellac

Shellac (E904) is a food-grade glaze that gives candies, nuts, and some fruits a smooth, shiny finish. It is a purified natural resin made from the secretions of the lac insect and is approved in many regions as a surface treatment for foods.

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E1208 - Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer

Polyvinylpyrrolidone–vinyl acetate copolymer (E1208) is a synthetic food additive used mainly as a film-former and binder. Food makers use it to coat and hold together tablets and capsules, especially in food supplements, where smooth coatings and moisture protection matter.

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Synonyms
E904
Shellac
Bleached shellac
E1208
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer
Functions
glazing agent
glazing agentstabilizer
Origins
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 1,341 products

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Popular questions

  1. What is shellac nails?

    In beauty, “shellac nails” are a UV-cured hybrid gel-polish service (e.g., CND Shellac); despite the name, it does not use the food additive shellac (E904) resin used as a glaze.

  2. How to remove shellac nail polish?

    Soak the nails in acetone for about 10–15 minutes (using cotton and foil or remover wraps), then gently push off the softened coating—do not peel to avoid nail damage.

  3. Is shellac the same as gel?

    Not exactly—Shellac is a specific brand of gel-polish hybrid, while “gel” can refer broadly to many soak-off UV/LED gel systems; they cure similarly and have comparable wear.

  4. What is a shellac manicure?

    A manicure using a UV/LED-cured gel-polish system branded “Shellac” for long-lasting color; it’s unrelated to the food glazing agent shellac (E904).

  5. What are shellac nails?

    They are nails coated with a UV-cured gel-polish branded “Shellac” for chip-resistant wear, not coated with the food additive shellac (E904) used in food glazes.

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