Since the replacement of oil and wax surfaces in the 19th century In the 19th century, shellac was one of the dominant wood surfaces in the western world until the 1930s. Shellac used to be common wherever paints or varnishes were sold. Wood finishing is one of the most traditional and still popular uses of shellac mixed with solvents or alcohol. This dissolved shellac liquid, which is applied to a piece of wood, is evaporating: the alcohol in the shellac mixture evaporates and leaves a protective film. Shellac as a wood surface is natural and non-toxic in its pure form. A shellac finish is UV resistant. However, for reasons of water resistance and durability, it no longer keeps pace with synthetic finishing products. Product name: 29.95 EUR/l - shellac polish (dewaxed) - ruby red - 1L