Paraffin
There are different types of paraffins, each of which has its own applications and analyzes:
Paraffin Wax
Applications
- Candles, torches, tapers, matches, floor polishes
- Car polishes , corrosion protectors
- Electrical industries, cable filling compounds
- Tires and rubber products, as ozone protection
- Paper production
- Carbon paper, crayons and pencils
Typical Properties | Unit | Test Method | Typical Values | |
Types |
|
| Unbleached Paraffin Wax | Paraffin Wax |
Color, Max |
| ASTM D-1500 | 1.5 | White |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 | cSt | ASTM D-445 | 6-7.5 | 6.5-7 |
Oil Content, Max. | %wt | ASTM D-721 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Melting Point | °C | ASTM D-87 | 60-68 | 60-66 |
Unbleached Paraffin Wax
Applications
- Candles, torches, tapers, matches, floor polishes
- Car polishes , corrosion protectors
- Electrical industries, cable filling compounds
- Tires and rubber products, as ozone protection
- Paper production
- Carbon paper, crayons and pencils
Typical Properties | Unit | ASTM Test Method | Typical Values |
Types |
|
| Unbleached Paraffin Wax |
Color, Max |
| ASTM D-1500 | 1.5 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 °C | cSt | ASTM D-445 | 6-7.5 |
Oil Content, Max. | %wt | ASTM D-721 | 1.5% |
Melting Point | °C | ASTM D-87 | 60-68 |
Residue Wax (Foots Oil)
Applications
- Tire and rubber products
- Match stick
- Wooden board
- Shoes
- Cosmetic
Typical Properties | Unit | Test Method | Typical Values |
Color | ASTM D-1500 | 4-7 | |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 °C | cSt | ASTM D-445 | 7-12 |
Density @ 15 °C | gr/cm3 | ASTM D-1298 | 0.85-0.88 |
Flash Point | °C | ASTM D-93 | 220 |
Melting Point | °C | ASTM D-87 | 25-30 |
Slack Wax (Light)
Applications
- Waterproof fabric and industrial paper
- industrial waxes
- Solid inks copy paper
- Matches production
Typical Properties | Unit | Test Method | Typical Values | |
Types | Light | Heavy | ||
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 | cSt | ASTM D-445 | 3-6 | 6-7.5 |
Oil Content, Max. | %wt | ASTM D-721 | 3-8 | 7-11 |
Color | ASTM D-1500 | 0.5-3 | 1.5 | |
Melting Point | °C | ASTM D-87 | 55-60 | 56-65 |
Slack Wax (Heavy)
- Waterproof fabric and industrial paper
- industrial waxes
- Solid inks copy paper
- Matches production
Typical Properties | Unit | ASTM Test Method | Typical Values |
Types |
|
| Heavy |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 °C | cSt | ASTM D-445 | 6-7.5 |
Oil Content, Max | %wt | ASTM D-721 | 7-11 |
Color |
| ASTM D-1500 | 1.5 |
Melting Point | °C | ASTM D-87 | 56-65 |
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