Microcrystalline Wax
- Features:
- Fine Structure: The crystalline structure of microcrystalline wax is very fine and uniform, appearing as microcrystals. Compared to ordinary paraffin wax, its crystal size is smaller, giving it better flexibility and ductility.
Features
1. Fine Structure: The crystalline structure of microcrystalline wax is very fine and uniform, appearing as microcrystals. Compared to ordinary paraffin wax, its crystal size is smaller, giving it better flexibility and ductility.
2. High Melting Point: Generally has a melting point between 70°C and 80°C, which is higher than that of ordinary paraffin wax. It has good heat resistance and can remain solid at higher temperatures, preventing easy melting and deformation.
3. High Hardness: Microcrystalline wax has a higher hardness than ordinary paraffin wax, exhibiting good wear resistance and scratch resistance. It can be used in applications requiring a certain level of hardness and mechanical properties.
4. Strong Adhesion: Has good adhesion to object surfaces, allowing it to adhere firmly and form an effective protective film, providing waterproofing, moisture resistance, rust prevention, etc.
5. Good Chemical Stability: Exhibits excellent chemical stability and is not easily corroded by chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and salts. It is also resistant to oxidation, maintaining stable performance under different environmental conditions.
6. Excellent Electrical Insulation: Possesses good electrical insulation properties and can be used in electrical insulation materials, preventing current leakage and short circuits.
| Manufacturer: Henan Yuyang Wax Industry Co., Ltd. Brand: Yuyang | ||||||||
| Product Name: Microcrystalline Wax Standard: NB/SH/T 0013-2019 | ||||||||
| Parameter | Specification |
Test Method | ||||||
| Model | 70# | 75# | 80# | 85# | ||||
| Dropping Point (°C) | ≥67℃ ＜72℃ | ≥72℃ ＜77℃ | ≥77℃ ＜82℃ | ≥82℃ ＜87℃ | GB/T 8026 | |||
| Needle Penetration at 25°C (1/10mm) | ＜35 | ＜35 | ＜30 | ＜23 | GB/T 4985 | |||
| Oil Content (% m/m) | ＜ 3.0 | SH/T 0638 | ||||||
| Color (Saybolt or ASTM No.) | Report | GB/T 6540 | ||||||
| Kinematic Viscosity (at 100℃), mm²/s | ＞ 6.0 | ＞ 10 | GB/T 265 | |||||
| Carbon Number at 5% Distillation Point | ＞ 25 | SH/T 0653 | ||||||
Applications
Microcrystalline wax has a wide range of applications, mainly including the following areas:
1. Candle Making: Can improve the hardness, gloss, and heat resistance of candles, making them burn more stably, reducing wax dripping, and extending burning time.
2. Cosmetics: Used in products such as lipsticks, lip balms, eyeshadows, and mascaras to increase the product’s consistency, gloss, and stability, improving the product’s texture and application performance.
3. Food Packaging: As a coating for food packaging materials, it can provide moisture resistance, water resistance, and oil resistance, protecting food from external environmental influences and extending its shelf life.
4. Rubber and Plastics: In the rubber industry, it can be used as a softener and plasticizer to improve the flexibility and processing performance of rubber. In the plastics industry, it can improve the flowability and demolding performance of plastics.
5. Electrical Insulation: Due to its good electrical insulation properties, it can be used for the insulation protection of wires and cables, as well as insulation coatings for electrical equipment.
