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327212

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Paraffin wax

mp 58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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CAS Number:
8002-74-2
EC Number:
232-315-6
MDL number:
MFCD00132833
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

Quality Level

200

mp

58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

InChI key

JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Paraffin wax is a low cost petroleum product that contains hydrocarbons with 20-40 carbon atoms. It is mainly used as lubricant, candles and electrical insulation.

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material in a wide range of applications which include solar based water heaters, microcapsules and thermal energy devices(TEDs).

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

327212-VAR:
327212-BULK:
327212-1KG:4548173937465

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MKCL5747
MKCK3013
MKCF8357
MKCF7543
MKCD7263

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