| 16 August 2009
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 58/60 Data Sheet
| Property | Units | Specification | Test Method |
| Colour, Saybolt | +28 max | ASTM D156 | |
| Odour | 1 max | ASTM D1833 | |
| Melting Point | ºC | 58 - 60 | ASTM D127 |
| Oil Content | % m/m | 0.5 max | ASTM D721 |
| Needle penetration @ 25ºC | dmm | 18 max | ASTM D1321 |
Notes:
Fully refined paraffin wax is supplied from Dalian Refinery, China
Product packing is in PP woven bags with inner kraft and plastic bag, 25 kg per bag
Orbichem Petrochemicals (PTY) Ltd. is the marketing agent for Yonic Petrochemicals of Hong Kong, China
Fully refined paraffin wax is supplied from Dalian Refinery, China
Product packing is in PP woven bags with inner kraft and plastic bag, 25 kg per bag
Orbichem Petrochemicals (PTY) Ltd. is the marketing agent for Yonic Petrochemicals of Hong Kong, China
Microcrystalline Wax – MW 705
MW 705 is a high quality microcrystalline wax ideally suited for laminating applications and general purpose packaging. MW 705 is produced by Haifa Basic Oils in Israel.
MW 705 is a high quality microcrystalline wax ideally suited for laminating applications and general purpose packaging. MW 705 is produced by Haifa Basic Oils in Israel.
| TEST METHODS | ASTM METHOD |
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| Congealing Point °C | D 938 | 72 | 75 |
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| Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C | D 445 | 14 | ---- | ||||
| Oil Content, Wt% | D 721 | ---- | 2.0 | ||||
| Saybolt Color | D 6045 | +16 | ---- | ||||
| Needle Penetration, dmm @ 77°F (25°C) | D 1321 | 25 | 45 | ||||
Packing:
MW 705 is available in solid form - slabs packed in a carton box on pallets, or in liquid form in Iso-tanks.
MW 705 is available in solid form - slabs packed in a carton box on pallets, or in liquid form in Iso-tanks.
Microcrystalline Wax – SHELL MMP
Shell Microcrystalline Wax MMP is a hydrogenated microcrystalline wax derived from the residues of the vacuum distillation of crude oil.
Shell Microcrystalline Wax MMP is produced by Shell in Netherlands.
Shell Microcrystalline Wax MMP is a hydrogenated microcrystalline wax derived from the residues of the vacuum distillation of crude oil.
Shell Microcrystalline Wax MMP is produced by Shell in Netherlands.
| TEST METHODS | ASTM METHOD |
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| Congealing Point (°C) | D 938 | 70 | 76 | ||||
| Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C | D 445 | 12 | 17 | ||||
| Oil Content, Wt% | D 721 | ---- | 1.0 | ||||
| Color, Lovibond | IP 17 B (6”cell) | +16 | ---- | ||||
| Needle Penetration, dmm @ 25°C* | D 1321 | 15 | 25 | ||||
| Needle Penetration, dmm @ 43°C | D 1321 | 55 | 110 | ||||
(*) Not part of the Standard Shell Supply Specifications, for information purposes only.
FDA STATUS:
This product meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 172.886 for use in food.
FDA STATUS:
This product meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 172.886 for use in food.
Microcrystalline Wax – MICROSERE 5715A
MICROSERE® 5715A is a high quality microcrystalline wax ideally suited for laminating applications in foodstuffs and general purpose packaging.
Laminates produced show excellent initial seal strength, good resistance to aging and are resistant to strike through at high ambient temperatures.
MICROSERE® 5715A is produced by IGI Inc in the USA.
MICROSERE® 5715A is a high quality microcrystalline wax ideally suited for laminating applications in foodstuffs and general purpose packaging.
Laminates produced show excellent initial seal strength, good resistance to aging and are resistant to strike through at high ambient temperatures.
MICROSERE® 5715A is produced by IGI Inc in the USA.
| TEST METHODS | ASTM METHOD |
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TYPICAL | |||||
| Drop Melt Point °F (°C) | D 127 | 165 (73.9) | 177 (80.6) | 171 (77.2) | ||||
| Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 212°F (100°C) | D 445 | 13.8 | 17.25 | 16.0 | ||||
| Oil Content, Wt% | D 721 | ---- | 2.5 | 1.0 | ||||
| Saybolt Color | D 6045 |
+16 | ---- | +16 | ||||
| Needle Penetration, dmm @ 77°F (25°C) | D 1321 | 20 | 30 | 26 | ||||
Note:
Physical properties for which ONLY a typical value is listed are included as additional information but may not be printed on the COA.
FDA STATUS:
This product meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 178.3710 for use in non-food articles in contact with food and in 21 CFR 172.886 for use in food.
Physical properties for which ONLY a typical value is listed are included as additional information but may not be printed on the COA.
FDA STATUS:
This product meets the FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 178.3710 for use in non-food articles in contact with food and in 21 CFR 172.886 for use in food.