MACROCRYSTALLINE PARAFFIN WAXES

TYPES AVAILABLE:

• DDW100
• DWC5456P
• DWC5456S
• DWC5658S
• DW5759P
• DW5759S
• DWC6062P
• DWC6062S

DESCRIPTION:

Macrocrystalline paraffin waxes - CN code: 27122090 SHL: General characteristics of macrocrystalline paraffin waxes. Paraffin wax usually appears as a white, odourless, tasteless solid with a ceraceous feel, a typical melting point of between about 47 and 64 C0 (116.6 °F to 147.2 °F). Insoluble in water, but readily soluble in organic solvents (ether, benzene, and some esters). Pure paraffin is an excellent electrical insulator. Due to its chemical nature, paraffin is non-toxic. In contrast to the better known paraffin waxes, microcrystalline waxes are generally darker, more viscous, denser, tackier and more elastic, and also have a higher molecular weight and melting point.

USE OF MACROCRYSTALLINE PARAFFIN WAXES:

Candle making, mould making, raw materials for pharmaceuticals, wax-coated papers and fabrics, match making, rubber industry.

HAZARD LEVEL:

On a carrier with a large specific surface (e.g. spilled on insulation), it may spontaneously ignite at relatively low temperatures. Solid paraffin is prone to oxidation and ageing when exposed to light, while liquid paraffin is prone to oxidation and ageing when hot. It is therefore not recommended to store it in liquid state above 80 °C for a sustained period of time without inert gas cushion. When stored in a solid place away from light, the quality remain unchanged. It is mainly used in a liquid state when warm, so care should be taken to avoid burns. Packaging: Slab: Paraffin in 30 kg slabs and paraffin pastilles in 25 kg bags