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Paraffin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Paraffin wax
• CAS Number: 8002-74-2
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• MDL number: MFCD00132833

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: paraffin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• InChI key: JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Paraffin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: nwg
• flash_point_f: 602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• flash_point_c: 317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup