Oxidized Fischer Tropsch wax, available in coarse powder and pastille form.

Chemical Name: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes, oxidized, lithium salts

Functions: Slip Agent

CAS Number: 68649-48-9

Chemical Family: Fischer Tropsch Waxes, Waxes

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68649-48-9
EC No.
272-032-5

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale Yellow Coarse Powder
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight670.0Dalton
Color2.0ASTMASTM D1500
Ester Value20.0mgKOH/gASTM D 1386/ASTM D 1387
Saponification Value31.0mgKOH/gASTM D 1386/ASTM D 1387
Acid Value11.0mgKOH/gASTM D 1386/ASTM D 1387
Penetration (at 25°C)3.00.1mmASTM D 1321
Softening Point100.0°CASTM D 3461
Drop Melting Point107.0°CASTM D 3954
Congealing Point89.0°CASTM D 938

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging Information

Sasolwax A2 is supplied as a light yellow coarse powder in 20kg paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store in bunded area large enough to contain total spillage.

To obtain the best performance from the product, we recommend use within 5 years from sample date on the Certificate of Analysis. Product should be stored under standard warehousing conditions, at least in a clean dry place, in its original packing at a temperature not exceeding 35°C.

For detailed instructions, please refer SDS.