Sterile wax for bone hemostasis. Bone wax is a sterile mixture of bees wax, almond oil and salicylic acid and is used to control bleeding on bone surface in thoracic, orthopedic and oral surgery as well as neurosurgery. The wax achieves local hemostasis of bone by acting as a mechanical barrier. Soft, kneadable and ready to use. Used to control bleeding from bone surfaces. Creates local hemostasis of bone by acting as a mechanical barrier.