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Paraffin wax

Properties

Melting point:: 58-62 °C ((ASTM D 87))

Boiling point:: 322 °C

Density: 0.82 g/mL at 20 °C

refractive index: n20/D 1.45

FEMA: 3216 | PARAFFIN WAX

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℃）

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS): GHS07

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements: H319

Precautionary statements: P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P

OEB: B

OEL: TWA: 2 mg/m3

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

Use

Paraffin wax, also commonly called ‘paraffin’, is a colourless or white, tasteless, odourless, translucent waxy solid. Paraffin wax has a typical melting point between about 46°C and 68°C. Pure paraffin wax is a combustible substance and insoluble in water but soluble in petroleum solvents and stable under normal conditions of use. Paraffin has been identified as an excellent electrical insulator. It is also used in the manufacturing of paraffin papers, candles, food packaging materials, varnishes, floor polishes, to extract perfumes from flowers, in lubricants, and cosmetics. It is also used in water-proofing wood, and cork.