... is secreted by 12 to 18 days old worker bees Beeswax is a product of the bee hive which is ... wax glands beneath segments six to nine of the abdomen. Beeswax is the "building materials" for honeycomb and sealing the ripened ... fragrant candles, polish, waterproofing and to make foundation comb for beehives. The composition of beeswax is complex, but contains hydrocarbons, straight chain monohydric ...