Paraffin Wax

Paraffin wax is a white or colour-less soft solid derivable from petroleum. Paraffin waxes are mostly graded according to the oil content, ranging from around 0.5% to above 5%. Paraffin wax is mostly found in two types of Fully-refined and Semi-refined. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin Wax is generally used for PVC Industry, Masterbatches, Filler, Other Plastic Granules.

Specifications

# Criteria Result
1 Oil Content 3-5 % (Semi Refined) Less than 1% (Fully Refined)
2 Melting point, ℃ 50-55
3 Viscosity @ 100 ℃ 5.5-7.5 cst
4 Specific Gavity@25 ℃ 0.81-0.84
5 Flash Point 240 ℃ Min
6 Colour White