Paraffin Wax CAS#8002-74-2
Paraffin Wax CAS#8002-74-2 High Solubility: Paraffin wax demonstrates low solubility in water and is readily soluble in nonpolar organic solvents such as benzene, chloroform and mineral oil after heating, facilitating its employment in diverse industrial applications.
Stable pH: It is insoluble in water with no obvious pH value, and maintains stable physical properties under normal heating and processing conditions, showing good thermal stability below melting point.
Versatile Uses: It serves as a raw material for candle production, coating agent for paper and cardboard, lubricant for rubber and plastic processing, and waterproof additive in packaging materials.
Solid Form & Low Moisture Nature: This material is provided as white solid lumps or granules with low moisture absorption, making it applicable in industrial settings that require melting processing and sealed storage.
Paraffin wax, characterized by the general molecular formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, presents as white waxy solid. It exhibits insoluble property in water, soluble in gasoline, benzene and chloroform when heated, while displaying limited solubility in cold ethanol. It remains stable under normal processing temperature and will soften and melt once above its melting point. The substance possesses low irritant characteristics and is utilized for candle manufacturing, packaging waterproof coating, rubber anti-caking agent, and surface polishing agent for wood and metal.
Paraffin Wax Chemical Properties
| Property Item | Specification Data |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 50–70 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.9 g/cm3 |
| Vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| Refractive index | 1.43–1.45 |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C, sealed |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in hot benzene, chloroform, mineral oil |
| Form | Solid / Granule |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | Not applicable |
| PH | Not applicable |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble (25 º C) |
| Sensitive | Heat sensitive |
| Merck | 14,7094 |
| BRN | Not applicable |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | Not applicable |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 8002-74-2 (CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Paraffin wax (8002-74-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Paraffin wax (8002-74-2) |
Safety Information
| Safety Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | RV0350000 |
| F | 10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 27122000 |
This compound is employed as the main raw material for candle manufacturing, waterproof and moisture-proof coating for paper packaging. It also functions as a lubricant and release agent for plastic and rubber processing, acts as a polishing agent for leather, furniture and metal surfaces, and is utilized as a thermal storage medium in phase change materials. Additionally, it finds application as an additive in paints, inks and sealants for surface protection.
