Paraffin wax
Synonym(s):Paraffinum Liquidum;Paraffinum Perliquidum;Paraffinum solidum
- CAS NO.:8002-74-2
- Empirical Formula: C21H27NO3
- Molecular Weight: 341.44398
- MDL number: MFCD00132833
- EINECS: 232-315-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-05-06 18:26:58
What is Paraffin wax?
Description
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.
The Uses of Paraffin wax
Paraffin wax, or hard wax, is a mixture of solid hydrocarbons, mainly alkanes. Paraffinwaxcan beadded to medicinal agents. Petroleumwax and petrolatum are the only hydrocarbons permitted for use in food products. Paraffin wax is used as a household wax and extensively as a coating for food containers and wrappers.
What are the applications of Application
Paraffin is for the preparation of paraffin embedded tissue samples
Properties of Paraffin wax
Melting point: | 58-62 °C ((ASTM D 87)) |
Boiling point: | 322 °C |
Density | 0.82 g/mL at 20 °C |
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 |
color | white |
Odor | odorless |
Safety information for Paraffin wax
Computed Descriptors for Paraffin wax
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