8020-83-5

Name PARAFFIN
CAS 8020-83-5
EINECS(EC#) 232-455-8
Molecular Formula NULL
MDL Number MFCD00131611
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Chemical Properties

Appearance colourless liquid
density  0.85 g/mL at 20 °C
refractive index  n20/D 1.467(lit.)
storage temp.  Room Temperature
solubility  Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), miscible with hydrocarbons.
form  light oil
color  white
Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Water Solubility  Miscible with ether. Slightly miscible with ethanol. Immiscible with water.
Dielectric constant 2.0（Ambient）
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions SKIN PROTECTING
SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
PERFUMING
HAIR CONDITIONING
SOLVENT
FRAGRANCE
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Uses
paraffin is used in cosmetics as a beeswax substitute. Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, although it can also be obtained from wood or coal. Pure paraffin is harmless to the skin, but the presence of impurities may result in irritation, eczemas, and other skin problems.
CAS DataBase Reference 8020-83-5
EPA Substance Registry System Hydrocarbon oils (8020-83-5)

Safety Data

RIDADR  UN 1956 2.2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  PY8047000

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