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Paraffin wax

mp 53-58 °C (ASTM D 87)

Synonym(s):

Paraffin

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

beads
waxy solid

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.

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. It may be used as a combustion material for hybrid rocket motor applications. Paraffin wax/graphite nanoparticles based nanocomposite may be used in the fabrication of hybrid storage material for solar still to desalinate seawater.

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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