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beads or pellets
flakes or chunk(s)
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≥65 °C (ASTM D 87)
InChI key
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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 Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Flash Point(C)
317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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