Paraffin wax
ALDRICH/327204 - mp 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87)
Synonym: Liquid paraffin; Paraffin; Petroleum wax
CAS Number: 8002-74-2
EC Number: 232-315-6
MDL Number: MFCD00132833
Product Type: Chemical
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| form | beads |
| waxy solid | |
| InChI key | JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| Application: | •Phase Change Material (PCM): Used in energy-saving building materials when loaded with exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (xGnP) for thermal energy storage. •Electrical Insulation: Utilized for its insulating properties in various electrical applications. •Coatings and Sealants: Enhances water resistance in coatings for wood, metal, and concrete, providing protection against moisture and corrosion. •Lubrification: Functions as a lubricant in rubber and plastic processing, metalworking, and textile manufacturing. •Hybrid Rocket Motors: Serves as a combustion material in hybrid rocket motor applications. •Solar Desalination: Paraffin wax/graphite nanoparticle composites used in hybrid storage materials for solar stills to desalinate seawater. |
| Application: | Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material (PCM) that can be loaded with exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (xGnP) for the development of energy saving building materials. It may be used as a combustion material for hybrid rocket motor applications. Paraffin wax/graphite nanoparticles based nanocomposite may be used in the fabrication of hybrid storage material for solar still to desalinate seawater. |
| Features and Benefits: | •Melting point range of 53-58 °C: ideal for various applications that require controlled melting •Complies with the ASTM D 87 standard: ensuring consistent quality and performance in industrial settings. •Hydrophobic Nature: Repels water, making it ideal for moisture barriers in various applications. •Chemical Stability: Resistant to many acids, bases, and salts, ensuring integrity in diverse environments. •Smooth Film Formation: Can form smooth, consistent films, enhancing coatings and packaging applications. •Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable compared to other waxes, making it a preferred choice in many industries |
| General description: | Paraffin Wax is a solidified microcrystal that is produced by continuous boiling of residual oils that include iso-alkanes. It is characterized in terms of soft and hard paraffins with a melting point in the range of 45-60°C. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 12 kg in fiber drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
| mp | 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87) |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |