Basic information Description Physical properties Composition Wax Microcrystalline waxes Uses Occurrence Application Safety Related Supplier
Paraffin wax Structure

Paraffin wax

Chemical Properties

Melting point 58-62 °C ((ASTM D 87))
Boiling point 322 °C
Density  0.82 g/mL at 20 °C
FEMA  3216 | PARAFFIN WAX
refractive index  n20/D 1.45
Flash point 113 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Soluble in chloroform, ether, volatile oils, and most warm fixed oils; slightly soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol (95%), and water. Paraffin can be mixed with most waxes if melted and cooled.
form  extra-low viscosity oil
color  white
Odor odorless
explosive limit 0.6-6.5%(V)
Odor Type odorless
Dielectric constant 2.1-2.5(0.0℃)
CAS DataBase Reference 8002-74-2
EPA Substance Registry System Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes (8002-74-2)

Safety Information

WGK Germany  -
RTECS  RV0350000
Autoignition Temperature >300 °C
HS Code  27101999
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 3600 mg/kg

MSDS

Usage And Synthesis

Paraffin wax Supplier

Paraffin wax manufacturers