Paraffin Wax

Paraffin Wax

Wax is an organic, plastic – like substance that is solid at ambient temperature and
becomes liquid when melted. In general terms waxes are naturally or synthetically
derived. Crude oil is transported to refineries where it is refined into finished products by
complex processes. One of the many products derived from refining is lube/base
oils.The waxes are produced in the lube / oil refining process.
Applications:
Making Candles
Production of waterproof fabric and paper industries
Industrial Wax
Solid ink copy paper
Matches of
Based lubrication products and Vaseline
Paraffin Wax Less than 1% Oil Paraffin Wax Oil 1%-2% Paraffin wax Oil 2%-4% Test Method
Congealing Point 56-62 C 56-62 C 56-62 C ASTM D-938
Oil content <1% 1-2% 2-4% ASTM D-721
Kinematic Viscosity@100 C 4-6 cst 4-6 cst 4-6 cst ASTM D-445
Drop Melting Point 57-66 C 57-64 C 57-63 C ASTM D-127
Flash Point Min 190 C Min 190 C Min 190 C ASTM D-92
Color (Lovibond) <1.5 <1.5 <1.5 ASTM D-1500
Odor Odorless Odorless Odorless
Penetration ( 0.1mm at 25°c ) 13 – 15 14 – 16 17 – 19 ASTM D 1327