Montan Wax

Name:
Montan Wax
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	lignite wax
Properties:
White, hard-earth wax; crude product is dark brown. Mp 80–90C. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride, benzene, and chloroform; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By countercurrent extraction of lignite. American and German lignite are usual sources.
Method of Purification:
Distillation with superheated steam.
Grade:
Crude, refined.
Use:
Substitute for carnauba and beeswax, shoe and furniture polishes, phonograph records, roofing paints, rendering paints waterproof, adhesive pastes, electric insulating compositions, paper-sizing compositions, carbon papers, wire coating, sun-crack preventive in rubber products.