Eco-Bio EMOWAX MW

INCI Name

Microcrystalline Wax

CAS No.

63231-60-7

Regulatory Status

Microcrystalline Wax is a combination of branched and straight chain saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers greater than 35.

Properties

Microcrystalline Wax is obtained from petroleum distillation residual heavy fractions by solvent separation, refining and hydrogenation. It has very minute crystals and are elastic, adhesive with a greater affinity for oil.

Specification

Parameter	Specification	Method

Drop melting point	76〜82℃	ASTM D 127

Congealing point	71〜76℃	ASTM D 938

Needle penetration(25°C)	25〜35	ASTM D 1321
(1/10 mm)	25〜35	ASTM D 1321
(1/10 mm)

Oil content	≤3.0%	ASTM D 721

Color (Saybolt)	≥+28	ASTM D 156

Viscosity (100°C) mm2 /s	13 〜18	ASTM D 445