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Give the economic importance of lac insect.

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Lac is obtained from lac insect.
Economic importance of Lac.
(i) Lac is largely used as a sealing wax and adhesive for optical instruments. It is used in electric industry, as it is a good insulator.
(ii) It is used in preparations of shoe and leather polishes and as a protective coating of wood.
(iii) It is used in laminating paper board, photographs, engraved materials and plastic moulded articles.
(iv) Used as a filling material for gold ornaments.
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