Paraffin

Product Description
Product | Paraffin |
CAS | 8002-74-2 |
Formula | CnH2n+2 |
Synonym | n-Paraffin, Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes |
Typical Product Specifications
Flash Point | 73ยฐC |
Density @ 15 ยฐ C | .0750 kg/l |
Average Molecular Weight | 162-167 |
Ceresines, Paraffins, other waxes | C9 and lighter Max 0.5C 10 |
Aromatics | Max 0.05% wt |
Appearance | Clear Liquid |
Bromine Index | Max 20 ngBr2/100g |
Color | Saybolt Min 30 |
Sulphur | Max 1 ppm |
Pour point | -19 ยฐ C |
Notes | Packaging: 170 Kg. Drums. Paraffin is used in fuels, paints, pigments, dyes and inks, wax, medicine (Laxative), culinary, fire breathing and fire juggling, toiletries and cosmetics as a moisturiser or emollient. |
Class | Petrochemicals |

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