PARAFFIN WAX

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What is PARAFFIN WAX?

Paraffin wax is a white, colorless, soft, solid derived from the de-waxing process of slack wax and mostly graded according to the oil content, ranging from 0.5% to maximum 20%. It is mostly found in two types of Fully-refined and Semi-refined. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene and certain esters.

  • Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 1.5% Max Oil Content
    • Application: lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators.
    • Packing: Cartons (30 kg), Polypropylene bags – (30kg), Metalized bags- (25 kg)
  • Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 1-3% Max Oil Content
    • Application: lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators.
    • Packing: Cartons (30 kg), Polypropylene bags – (30kg), Metalized bags- (25 kg)
  • Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 2-4% Max Oil Content
    • Application: lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators.
    • Packing: Cartons (30 kg), Polypropylene bags – (30kg), Metalized bags- (25 kg)
  • Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 5-7% Max Oil Content
    • Application: lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators.
    • Packing: Cartons (30 kg), Polypropylene bags – (30kg), Metalized bags- (25 kg)
  • Fully Refined-Paraffin 0.5-1% Max Oil Content
    • Application: medical, cosmetics and oily papers and also food industry
    • Packing: Cartons (30 kg), Polypropylene bags – (30kg), Metalized bags- (25 kg)

Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 1.5% Max Oil Content
CharacterizationTest methodValue
Color–White
Oil ContentASTM D7211.5% Max
RI (at 70°C )ASTM D12181.44210
Melting PointASTM D8760 – 66°C
Flash PointASTM D 93-13250°C
Kinematic Viscosity @100°C ;cstASTM D4456.5 – 7
Odour–Odorless without smell

Fully Refined-Paraffin Wax 0.5-1% Oil Content
CharacterizationTest methodValue
Color (Lovibond)Method (2 cell)White/Transparent
Oil ContentASTM D7210.5-1% wt
Melting PointASTM D12758-62°C
Flash PointASTM D 92Min 300°C
Kinematic Viscosity at 100°CASTM D4455-6 CST
Color (Lovibond)Method (2 cell)White/Transparent
Oil ContentASTM D7210.5-1% wt

Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 1-3% Oil Content
CharacterizationTest methodValue
ColorASTM D1500<0.5
Oil ContentASTM D7211-3%
Specific Gravity @ 15 °CASTM D 27260.85
Melting PointASTM D87 – 0966-68ᵒC
Kinematic Viscosity @100°C ;cstASTM D4455.5-6.5  Cst
ColorASTM D1500<0.5
Oil ContentASTM D7211-3%

Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 2-4% Oil Content
CharacterizationTest methodValue
ColorASTM D1500White
Congealing PointASTM D93858-60°C
Oil ContentASTM D7212-4%
Specific Gravity @ 15 °CASTM D 27260.80
Melting PointASTM D12760-63°C
Flash PointASTM D 92Min 190
Kinematic Viscosity @100°C ;CstASTM D4454.0-6.0

Semi Refined-Paraffin Wax 2-4% Oil Content
CharacterizationTest methodValue
ColorASTM D1500Yellowish white
Oil ContentASTM D7215-7%
Melting PointASTM D8762-65°C
Flash PointASTM D 93-13220-240
Kinematic Viscosity @100°C ;CstASTM D4456.0-7.5
ColorASTM D1500Yellowish white
Oil ContentASTM D7215-7%

PACKING

  • Bulk
  • Iso Tank
  • Drum

Application

  • Candles, torches, tapers, matches, floor polishes
  • Car polishes, corrosion protectors
  • Electrical industries, cable filling compounds
  • Tires and rubber products, as ozone protection
  • Carbon paper, crayons and pencils
  • Paper production