Paraffin wax

• CAS: 8002-74-2
• Catalog Number: ACM8002742
• Category: Polymer/Macromolecule
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Molecular Formula: C31H64
• Synonyms: TISSUEPREP 2 EMBEDDING MEDIA;PATHOPREP 546;PATHOPREP568;PATHOPREP580;paraffinwaxfume;waxes:paraffin;Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes;SYNTHETIC WAX
• Boiling Point: 322°C
• Melting Point: 58-62°C ((ASTM D 87))
• Flash Point: 113°C
• Density: 0.82g/mL at 20°C
• Appearance: extra-low viscosity
• Application: Paraffin wax serves a broad range of purposes due to its versatile properties. It is a colorless or white, odorless, and tasteless solid mixture of hydrocarbons, typically derived from petroleum. With its typical melting point between 46°C and 68°C, paraffin wax excels as an excellent electrical insulator and is notably stable under normal conditions. Its uses span from manufacturing paraffin-based products such as candles, floor polishes, and varnishes, to various industrial and consumer applications including waterproofing wood and cork, making paraffin papers, packaging food items, and formulating cosmetics and lubricants. The addition of polyolefin additives enhances its suitability for moisture-proofing and waterproofing tasks, making it ideal for specific types of textiles and packaging. In pharmaceuticals, paraffin wax is key in topical preparations for its ability to adjust melting points and stiffness, and it serves as a crucial coating agent for capsules and tablets. Its potential as a phase-changing material enables its use in thermal energy devices and other heat-related applications, while its non-toxic nature in food-grade forms makes it suitable for food-related uses.
• Assay: 0.99
• Packaging: 50 kg