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Jerry J Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 6 Dec 2001 08:22:31 -0700
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I wonder how much reduction of the volatile content
occurs during the processing of the wax.

Good question.  Obviously, heating will drive off a considerable amount
(just as the warm brood nest increases off-gassing and our ability to
detection some compounds.  We haven't peformed this test - probably should.

Jerry
Jerry J. Bromenshenk
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