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CAS Number:
8002-74-2
EC Number:
232-315-6
MDL number:
MFCD00132833
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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beads or pellets
flakes or chunk(s)

Quality Level

200

mp

≥65 °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 in lubricants, candles and electrical insulations.

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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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
MKCP9888
MKCN8112
MKCG3822
MKCD1779
MKCC8398

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