... dewaxed shellac and decolorized shellac, etc. Some of the main uses of shellac in different fields are: Surface coating ... - Flexographic ink, Waterproof ink, Photo engraving. Textiles - Stiffening of hats. Cosmetic & Pharmaceuticals - Hair lacquer, hair sprays (Pump ... , eyeliners, nail polishes, lipsticks microencapsulation by coacervation of fragrances and perfume oils, coating for Enteric pills, ...