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Specialty Wax CW-5170S

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Ingredient Name: Paraffin Wax

Functions: Coating System, Food Coating, Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Waxes

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

End Uses: Chewing Gum, Food Coatings, Gum Bases

Synonyms: Hydrocarbon waxes, Petroleum waxes

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications of Specialty Wax
  • Adhesives
  • Building Materials
  • Corrugated
  • Crayons
  • Candles & Wax Melts
  • Emulsifiable Waxes
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food
  • Investment Casting
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Printing Inks
  • PVC & Plastics
  • Rust Inhibitors/Undercoatings
  • Tire & Rubber
  • Specialty Products

Properties

Physical Form
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point51(124)°C(°F)—
Oil Content25%—
Penetration (at 77 °F)70——
Color (Saybolt)7——

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Calumet provides waxes via bulk liquid form in tank car, tank truck, and iso-containers as well as solid form in pastilles or slabs ranging in volume from one pallet to full truck loads.

Storage & Handling

Benefits of Specialty Wax Products
  • Customized formulations across multiple industries with consistency in the performance of large and small batch multi-component blends
  • Start to Finish: Vertical integration from production at the refinery to blending and packaging for unique application requirements
  • Extensive experience in the production and processing of paraffin/soy candle formulations