Petroleum-based wax
- Classification of petroleum-based waxes
- Paraffin wax
- Microcrystalline wax
- Applications of petroleum-based wax
Classification of petroleum-based waxes
Petroleum wax is "a solid or semi-solid hydrocarbon at ordinary temperatures present in crude oil." The following types of waxes are available from petroleum.
Paraffin wax | Separated and refined from vacuum distilled oil and solid wax at ambient temperature |
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Microcrystalline wax | Solid wax at ambient temperature separated and refined from vacuum distilled residual oil or heavy distilled oil |
Petrolatum | Semi-solid wax at ambient temperature separated and purified from vacuum distillation residue. Highly purified one is called Vaseline, which is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. |
*Classify by Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
Paraffin wax
Characteristics
- Linear hydrocarbons (normal paraffin) are the main components
- Carbon number, less molecular weight
- Large crystals
- Oil content is small and hard
- Excellent waterproof, moisture-proof and fragrance-retaining properties. Combustible and biodegradable
Our handled paraffin wax
Product name | Shape | Melting point (℃) | Degree of penetration (dmm/25 °C) | Oil content (%wt) | Hue | Characteristics |
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KH FRPW F58N | Platy | 58.0-60.0 | MAX19 | MAX0.5 | +27MIN | Manufactured abroad |
FR5658A series | Platy | 56.0-58.0 | MAX19 | MAX0.5 | +27MIN | Manufactured abroad |
FR5860A series | Platy | 58.0-60.0 | MAX19 | MAX0.5 | +27MIN | Manufactured abroad |
Melting point: ASTM D87 penetration degree: ASTM D1321 oil content: ASTM D721 hue: ASTM D156
Microcrystalline wax
Characteristics
- Composed of branched hydrocarbons (isoparaffins) and saturated cyclic hydrocarbons (cycloparaffins)
- High carbon number and molecular weight
- Small crystals
- Oil content is high and soft. Supple and flexible
Our handled microcrystalline wax
Product name | Shape | Melting point (℃) | Degree of penetration (dmm/25 °C) | Oil content (%wt) | Hue | Characteristics |
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IBERCER3800 | Grain | 90.0-105.0 | MAX20 | 0-1.5 | 0-1 | Manufactured abroad |
VICTORY AMBER | Platy | 76.7-82.2 | - | - | 0-2 | Manufactured abroad (NuCera) |
BE SQUARE 175 AMBER | Platy | *80-85.6 | 15-22 | - | 0.5-2 | Manufactured abroad (NuCera) |
Melting point: ASTM D 127(*ASTM D3954) Needling degree: ASTM D1321 oil content: ASTM D721 hue: ASTM D1500
Applications of petroleum-based wax
Coating of wrapping paper
Abrasives and rust preventive agents
Plastic
Electric insulating materials
Cosmetic products
Shoe cream
Crayon
Polish
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Inquiries
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