Microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline wax is a Wax derived from petroleum; combination of long branched chain hydrocarbons obtained from residual oils by solvent crystallization; consists of high m.w. saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons C35 and char. by fineness of crystals Microcrystalline wax uses and applications include: Wax in hot-melt coatingsadhesives, paper coatings, printing inks, plastics (as lubricant and processing aid), lacquers, paints, varnishes; binder in ceramics; for electronic potting; candle wax; shoecar polish ingredient; waterproofing textiles; electronic insulation impregnation wax; heat-sealhot-melt flow additive; slip aid (inks); antiozonant in rubber; binder, emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, thickener in cosmetics; chewing gum ingredient; glazing agent in foods; food polish, release agent, stiffener, protective coatings, tablet coating; pharmaceutical coating agent; defoamer in food-contact coatings; food packaging adhesives; in resinouspolymeric food-contact coatings for polyolefin films; in paperpaperboard in contact with aqueousfatty foods; in food-contact rubber articles