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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