PARAFFIN WAX
Physical & Chemical Properties Of Paraffin Wax (Fully Refined):
- Description: This product is characterized by pure white, oil content, good stability, odorless and low condensed aromatics content, etc.
Melting point: 58-60 deg.c.
Oil content: 0.5 % max.
Color, NO: +28 min.
Light stability, NO: 4 max. Needle Penetration (250C, 1/10 mm): Max. 18
Odour, NO: 1max
Mechanical impurity and water wt%: NIL
Water-soluble acid or alkali: NIL Bulk density: 0.88-0.915 g/cm3 - Packing : 50 kgs
Description
Paraffin wax, colourless or white, somewhat translucent, hard Wax consisting of a mixture of solid straight-chain hydrocarbons ranging in melting point from about 48° to 66° C (120° to 150° F). Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks. It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators. It assists in extracting perfumes from flowers, forms a base for medical ointments, and supplies a waterproof coating for wood. In wood and paper matches, it helps to ignite the matchstick by supplying an easily vaporized hydrocarbon fuel.
Food – Paraffin forms an important coating for foods such as cheese, citrus fruits, etc. Its also used in the production of gum base which is an important ingredient for chewing gums.
Rubber – Paraffin is used in the production of tyres helping insulate them from ozone and protect them from chipping and cracking.
Electrical appliances – Paraffin is used to insulate electric nodes and appliances wirings.
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics - Paraffin is used to coat tablets to protect their surfaces and also forms an important ingredient in a wide variety of lipsticks, creams, pastes, and lotions.
Matches – Although minimal in quantity but the application of paraffin in the matchstick box lightening strips, helps regulate their burning.
Fabric – All fabrics contain waxy coating that gives it softness, elasticity and flexibility. However, environmental exposure and repeated usage robs its of the waxy texture and needs to be recoated.
Paper – Paper is used to insulate many kinds of food. However, because paper in itself is not able to provide good insulation properties, it needs to be coated with paraffin wax to prevent passage of odors, micro-organisms and moisture.
Besides the above, paraffin is used in other industries such as in the manufacture of candles, paints and varnishes, chipboard, skiing and surfing material etc.
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