Hard Paraffin Wax

Synonyms

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Candle Wax Hard Wax Blending Wax

 

Introduction

Paraffin wax is a mixture of solid hydrocarbons of high molecular weight, which are obtained from crude petroleum. It is characterized by relatively large crystals which are insoluble in water or alcohol & sparingly soluble in benzene, turpentine, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide and oils. It is also miscible with fats.

 

Applications

Paraffin Wax is ideally suitable for use in cosmetic formulations like creams, ointments, balms and also used in various lip care and foot care formulations. Other uses include various pharmaceutical formulations and manufacture of petroleum jelly. Paraffin Wax is widely used in the making of premium quality candles.

Packing

25 kg / 50 kg Cartons or Bags.

Typical Properties

Sr. no. Typical properties Test Method

Specification

      Fully refined
58 - 60 °C
Fully refined
60 - 64 °C
1 Colour Visual White White
2 Odour -- Characteristic Characteristic
3 Oil content ASTM D 721 Less than 0.5 % Less than 0.5 %
4 Melting point, °C BP / Ph. Eur. 58 – 60 60 – 64
5 Needle penetration at 25 °C (0.1 mm) ASTM D 1321 15 - 65 15 - 55
6 Acidity and Alkalinity BP / Ph. Eur. Complies Complies
7 Sulphated Ash Indian Phar. NMT 0.1 % NMT 0.1 %
8 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons BP / Ph. Eur. Complies Complies
9 Sulfates BP / Ph. Eur. Complies Complies
10 Readily Carbonisable substances USP Complies Complies
  • Indian Pharmacopoeia [IP]
  • British Pharmacopoeia [BP]
  • United States Pharmacopoeia [USP]
  • European Pharmacopoeia [Ph. Eur.]

HS code

2712.20.00

INCI name

Paraffin

CAS number

8002-74-2

Physical state

Solid slabs / pellets

EC number

232-315-6

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