Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid derivable from petroleum, coal, or oil shale that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms.
Uses
- Semi-refined paraffin wax is broadly used for making rubber products, Candle manufacture, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, electrical insulation assisting in extracting perfume from flowers, medical ointment, Pharmacy, Batteries, etc.
| Test | H3 | M2 | MB2 | Method Test ASTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100ºC(cSt) | 6.5-8 | 4.5-6.4 | 4.5-6.4 | ASTM D-445 |
| Oil Content %wt max. | 3 | 2 | 2 | ASTM D-721 |
| Melting Point °c | 67-69 | 62-65 | 63-65 | ASTM D-87 |
| Color min SUS | 18 | 28 | 25 | Saybolt |
| Penetration 0.1mm@25°c | Max 23 | 15-19 | Max 19 | ASTM D-1321 |
