Paraffin wax(5-8%) is a General Chemicals grade intended for applications including Candle making; Coating for wax paper. Review the listed technical properties and confirm current specifications, regulatory suitability and availability with the relevant supplier before purchase.
Representative disclosure:
Applications
- Candle making
- Coating for wax paper
- Hygienic & cosmetics
- Therapeutic purposes
- Moisturizers in cosmetics
- Making lubricants
- Food industry
- Various & beautiful colors
- For concrete gaps & rails
- Foundry industries
Technical properties
Technical values are source-captured and pending confirmation against current supplier documentation.
| Property | Color (lovibond) cell 1 | Value | Max 0.5 | Test Method | IP17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Specific Gravity @ 25°C | Value | 0.78 – 0.85 | Test Method | ASTM D1298 |
| Property | Oil Content (% wt) | Value | 5 – 8 | Test Method | ASTM D721 |
| Property | Viscosity @ 100°C (cst) | Value | 5 – 7 | Test Method | ASTM D445 |
| Property | Congealing Point (°C) | Value | 60 – 65 | Test Method | ASTM D938 |
| Property | Drop Melting Point (°C) | Value | 60 – 65 | Test Method | ASTM D127 |
| Property | Penetration 0.1 mm @ 25°C | Value | 40 – 70 | Test Method | ASTM D1321 |
| Property | Flash Point (°C) | Value | Min 230 | Test Method | ASTM D92 |
| Property | Acidity & Alkalinity | Value | Passed | Test Method | BP 2020 |