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    Jun 13,2017

    Brief introduction of paraffin wax


    What is paraffin wax?

    Paraffin wax is a white or colourless soft solid derivable from petroleum , coal or oil shale .


    Physical and chemical properties

    Appearance: white

    Physical state: solid

    Odor: Characteristic waxy odor

    Specific gravity: (water=1.0)0.87-0.92

    solubility in water :  Negligible

    Melting point : 58-60 °C

    Flash point :  > 190 °C


    Classfication 

    According to the degree of processing refinement , paraffin wax can be divided into all-refined paraffin , semi- refined paraffin wax and crude paraffin.

    According to the melting point (generally every 2 °C) , each type of wax can divided into diferent varieties , such as 52 , 54, 56 , 58 #


    Applications 

    Crude paraffin is mainly used for making matches , fibreboard ,canvas ,etc.

    Refined paraffin wax  is widely used for food , oral drugs and some goods (candles , crayons, wax paper, general telecommunications equipment and light industry , chemical raw material) .


    Hazards and aid measures

     Refined paraffin wax is not classified as dangerous goods according to EC/1907/2006(REACH)&EC/1272/2008(CLP)


    Cautions:

    1.Exposure to umes from melting operations may cause irritation.

    2.Contact with molten material will cause thermal burns.


    More information about aid measures , please read the MSDS report of paraffin wax provide from our suppiler.