Paraffin Wax 150/155

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Paraffin Wax 150/155

Paraffin Wax 150/155 is made up of straight chain, saturated hydrocarbons with low oil content. Koster Keunen carries an assortment of different straight cut paraffins which vary by molecular weight and melt point to best fit your requirements.

Chemical Properties

ANALYTICAL TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION UNITS
Melting Point USP 741 150-155 °F
Viscosity ASTM D3236 N/A
Penetration ASTM D1321 8-15 dmm
Congeal Point ASTM D938 149-154 °F
Color Visual White

Formulation Guidelines

Paraffin Wax 150/155 is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-reactive. It offers excellent water barrier properties. Formulators have used paraffin in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, fruit and vegetable coatings, textiles, polishes, lubricants, adhesives, candles, electronics, and crayons.

Regulatory

  • INCI NAME: Paraffin

  • CAS #: 8002-74-2

  • EINECS #: 232-315-6

  • KOSTER KEUNEN CODE #: 127

  • MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years

  • MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA

  • NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes

  • KOSHER: Yes

  • ORGANIC: No

  • GMO FREE: No

  • GRAS: No

  • CANADA: Listed

  • JAPAN: Listed

  • CHINA: Listed

  • AUSTRALIA: Listed

  • REACH: Registered