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Ross Wax 140

Synthetic High Melting Point Powdered Wax

Physical Properties

A Lilly-White, medium hard wax which remains stable under prolonged molten conditions.

The Melting Point

280-293°F(138-145°F)

Flash Point

530F Min

Acid Number

3 to 10

Specific Gravity

0.97

Penetration ––ASTM-D52 at 100 grams

4.5

Dielectic Strength

233 Volts per mil

Volume Resistively

0.99X1013 Ohms-cm

Solubility in Hot Solvents

Carbitol

Naphtha

Trichloroethylene

Xylene Isopropanol

Insoluble in Solvents at Room Temperature and Insoluble in Water.

Compatible With:

Hydrocarbon Waxes

Vegetable Waxes

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ester Type Waxes

Uses:

Adhesives

Anti-Blocking Agent

Asphalt

Ammunition

Foundry Shell Moulding Resins

Hot Melt Coatings

Lubricants––External/Internal, Mold Release

Paints

PVC Compounds

Paper Components, Coatings

Powdered Metal Products

Textile Finishes

Wire Drawing Compounds

Wax Compounds Requiring Elevated Melting Points

Ross wax 140 is F.D.A approved for the end uses indicated under Regulations 21 CFR 175.300, 176.170, 176.180, 175.105 and 177.1200, C.A.S. 110-30-5

Ross Wax 160

Synthetic High Melting Point Powdered Wax

Physical Properties

A tan, medium hard wax which remains stable under prolonged molten conditions, except the color may darken.

The Melting Point

315-330ºF( 157-166ºC)

Flash Point

590ºF Min.

Acid Number

Max. 10

Iodine Value

7.5

Specific Gravity

1.0232

Penetration––ASTM-D5-61 at 100 grams

1 to 5

Dielectric Constant(1000 cycles)

Solubility in Hot Solvents

Carbitol

Isopropanol

Naphtha

Toluene

Trichloroethylene

Xylene

Insoluble in Solvents at Room Temperature or in Water.