8002-74-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Paraffin wax
• Synonyms: PARAFFIN IN PASTILLE FORM 51-53 PH EUR,B;PARAFFIN IN PASTILLE FORM 52-54 PH EUR,B;PARAFFIN IN BLOCK FORM 42-44 25 KG;PARAFFIN IN BLOCK FORM 46-48 1 KG;PARAFFIN IN PASTILLE FORM 56-58 PH EUR,B;PARAFFIN IN PASTILLE FORM 57-60 PH EUR,B;PARAFFIN IN BLOCK FORM 46-48 25 KG;PARAFFIN IN BLOCK FORM 42-44 1 KG
• CAS NO: 8002-74-2
• Molecular Formula: C21H27NO3
• Molecular Weight: 341.44398
• EINECS: 232-315-6
• Product Categories: Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals;Lipids and Related Products;Lipids and Related ProductsPharmacopoeia (USP);Pharmacopoeia A-Z;Core Bioreagents;Lipids and Related ProductsProtein Structural Analysis;Optimization Reagents;Research Essentials;X-Ray Crystallography;Embedding MediaHematology and Histology;Embedding and Mounting Media;Microscopy Reagents;Routine Histology Stains;Engineering Polymers;Polymer Science;Waxes and Oils
• Mol File: 8002-74-2.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 58-62 °C ((ASTM D 87))
• Boiling Point: 322 °C
• Flash Point: 113 °C
• Appearance: white/extra-low viscosity
• Density: 0.82 g/mL at 20 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.45
• Storage Temp.: Refrigerator (+4°C)
• Explosive Limit: 0.6-6.5%(V)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Paraffin wax(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Paraffin wax(8002-74-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Paraffin wax(8002-74-2)

Safety Data

• RTECS: RV0350000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8002-74-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

White translucent tasteless odorless solids. Density 0.88- 0.92 g / cm3. Insoluble in water. Melting range 47-65°C. Used in candles, lubricants, crayons, floor polishes, cosmetics, chewing gum.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Paraffin wax, may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Charring may occur followed by ignition of unreacted portion and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, mostly unreactive. Not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, they burn exothermically.

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.

Chemical Properties

white pellets

Health Hazard

Hot wax can burn eyes and skin.

Uses

cholinergic receptor antagonist Hygroscopic

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