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PARAFFIN WAX
Fully refined Paraffin Waxes are a hard, white crystalline material derived from petroleum. They are refined by means of a carefully controlled selective solvent process into different melting point grades, each having exceptional gloss and resistance to blocking. Their degree of purity and low odor make these waxes suitable for many applications, including food packaging. |
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Paraffin Wax Composition: |
Paraffin Wax Typical
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Paraffin waxes are predominately composed of normal, straight chain hydrocarbons. They vary from 18 to 40 carbon atoms and their chain length (i.e. molecular weight) determines their average melting point. Resistance to most acids and alkalis is very good.
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Food
Wrap
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Corrugated
Containers
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Nursery
Stock
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Candles
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Textiles
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Cheese
and Vegetable Coatings
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Hot
Melt Adhesives and Coatings
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Cosmetics
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Inks
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Polishes
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Paraffin Wax Typical Characteristics |
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| Fully Refined Paraffin: |
118/125
AMP
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125/130
AMP
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130/135
AMP
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140/145
AMP
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150/155
AMP
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160/165
AMP
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| Melting Point, F, ASTMD-127 |
121
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128
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131
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142
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152
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162
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| Blocking Point, F |
95
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101
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101
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112
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126
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130
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| Flash Point, F, COC |
380
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430
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430
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450
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465
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465
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| Oil Content, % by Wt. |
1.5
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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| Lbs./Gal. @ 160 F (liquid) |
6.48
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6.48
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6.48
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6.50
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6.52
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6.52
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| Lbs./Gal. @ 60 F (solid) |
7.62
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7.62
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7.62
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7.67
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7.71
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7.71
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| Color, Saybolt |
+30
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+30
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+30
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+30
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+30
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+30
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| Viscosity @ 210 F., SUS |
35.5
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39
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39
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41
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44
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45
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Fully Refined Petroleum
Waxes are F.D.A. Approved for the end uses indicated under Regulation
21 CFR 178.3710 C.T.F.A. Listed CAS No's that apply 64742-43-4 64742-51-4
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