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Paraffin wax

mp 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87)

Synonym(s):

Paraffin

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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
waxy solid

Quality Level

200

mp

53-58 °C (ASTM D 87)

InChI key

JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Paraffin Wax is a solidified microcrystal that is produced by continuous boiling of residual oils that include iso-alkanes. It is characterized in terms of soft and hard paraffins with a melting point in the range of 45-60°C.[1]

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material (PCM) that can be loaded with exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets (xGnP) for the development of energy saving building materials.[2] It may be used as a combustion material for hybrid rocket motor applications.[3] Paraffin wax/graphite nanoparticles based nanocomposite may be used in the fabrication of hybrid storage material for solar still to desalinate seawater.[4]

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

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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