SP-1275P, NF
Paraffin Wax
Paraffin Wax, NF
Strahl & Pitsch offers an extensive range of the finest food-grade Paraffin waxes from domestic and international sources. Paraffin waxes come from the de-waxing of paraffin distillates. Paraffin waxes have relatively large, brittle crystals (Macro crystalline) and generally have little affinity for oil.
INCI: Paraffin
CAS #: 8002-74-2
EINECS #: 232-315-6
Country of origin: USA
Composition: 100%
Details
Strahl & Pitsch offers a full range of Paraffin Waxes with hundreds of applications and uses.
Functions:
Macrocrystalline
Little affinity for oil
Multi-purpose
Penetration Modifier
- Viscosity Modifier
- Plasticizer
- Melting Point Modifier
- Water Repellant
Forms Available:
Slabs
Pastilles
Compatibility:
Paraffin Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.
Regulatory information
Recommended applications
Specifications
Test | Method | Specification |
---|---|---|
Color | Visual | White |
Identification IR | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Congealing Point | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | 47.0 - 65.0 °C*** |
Acidity | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Alkalinity | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Readily Carbonizable Substances | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Limit of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Limit of Sulfur Compounds | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | Complies |
Residual Solvents (Class 3 - MEK) (Class 2 - Toluene) | Current Paraffin NF Monograph | NMT 0.5 % NMT 800 ppm |
***SP-1275 NF and SP-1275P NF are paraffin waxes having an internal melting point specification of 52.8 °C - 57.2 °C |