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Paraffin wax

mp 58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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form

solid

Quality Level

mp

58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

InChI key

JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Paraffin wax is a low cost petroleum product that contains hydrocarbons with 20-40 carbon atoms. It is mainly used as lubricant, candles and electrical insulation.

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material in a wide range of applications which include solar based water heaters, microcapsules and thermal energy devices(TEDs).

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

nwg

flash_point_f

602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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