Chemical Properties

Product Name
Methods		Product Code

Melting Point
USP 741		Viscosity
ASTM D3236		Penetration
ASTM D1321		Congeal Point
ASTM D938		Color
Visual
Paraffin Wax 130/135125130-135°FN/A11-18 dmm129-134°FWhite
Paraffin Wax 133/142168133-142°FN/AN/AN/AWhite
Paraffin 140/145126140-145°FN/A11-18 dmm139-144°FWhite
Paraffin Wax 150/155127150-155°FN/A8-15 dmm149-154°FWhite
EU Paraffin Wax 160/165383160-165°F11 cPs Min.7-14 dmm159-164°FWhite
Paraffin Wax 160/165175160-167°FN/A8-13 dmm159-164°FWhite

Formulation Guidelines

Paraffin 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 #: 125, 126, 127, 168, 175, 383

  • MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 2 Years

  • MANUFACTURED: Watertown, Connecticut, USA

  • NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS: Yes

  • KOSHER: Yes

  • ORGANIC: No

  • GMO FREE: No

  • NPA: No

  • GRAS: No

  • CANADA: Listed

  • JAPAN: Listed

  • CHINA: Listed

  • AUSTRALIA: Listed

  • REACH: Registered