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Paraffins
Paraffins are mixtures of solid hydrocarbons at room temperature. Its main use is elaboration of candles, in different varieties according to the candle destiny.
In addition, the paraffins are generally used in pharmaceutics, cosmetic, feeding and industry.
Whitened Paraffin wax
Typical characteristics
Paraffin of average refinement, industrial, ideal degree for common domestic candles. Its mineral oil content allows to realise mixtures composed with Acid Stearic and Hydrogenated Oleoestearin to obtain candles of great quality.
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Drop Point |
Oil content |
Penetration |
Color |
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50 |
25 |
35 |
2 |
Paraffin 58/Paraffin 66/Paraffin 74
Typical characteristics
Paraffins of high refinement and purity, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional and industrial degree, with oil content much under mineral (dry paraffin).
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Product |
Point of Drop |
Oil content |
Penetration |
Color |
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Paraffin 58 |
55 |
1.5 |
15 |
0.5 |
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Paraffin 66 |
65 |
1 |
15 |
0.5 |
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Paraffin 74 |
75 |
0.5 |
15 |
0.5 |
These products fulfill the following specifications:
FDA 21 CFR 172,886 - 21 CFR 178.3710
Microparaffin W
Typical characteristics
Paraffin of high refinement and purity, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional and industrial degree. Much under mineral oil content (dry paraffin). Its microcrystalline structure (amorphous) grants the great malleability, being preferred for all type of formulations where a flexible paraffin is necessary.
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Point of Drop |
Oil content |
Penetration |
Color |
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80 |
0.5 |
30 |
0.5 |
This product fulfills the following specifications:
FDA 21 CFR 172,886 - 21 CFR 178.3710
Paraffins
Uses and applications
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Uses and Applications |
CPB |
55 |
66 |
77 |
W |
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Domestic candles |
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Artistic candles |
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Cosmetics |
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Phamacists |
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Electric insulator |
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Solid sealants |
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Plasticine and Crayons |
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Adhesives |
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Carbonic paper - Copying |
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