SASOLWAX H1N4 is a spherical micronized FT Hardwax, provide slip and enhanced scratch/rub resistance, gloss retention and good overprintability in flexographic and gravure inks, paste inks, hydrophobicity as well as surface protection in Wood coatings, degasing and pin hole reduction in powder coatings.

Chemical Name: Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes

Functions: Slip Agent

Chemical Family: Fischer Tropsch Waxes, Waxes

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8002-74-2
EC No.
232-315-6

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Base Chemicals End Uses
Coating Type

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fine powder
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Content0.03mass %Sasol Wax 030
Penetration (at 25°C)1.00.1mmASTM D 1321
Centrifuge TestPass—Sasol 1052
Molecular Weight880.0Dalton—
Oil Contentmax. 0.2mass %ASTM D 721
Penetration (at 65°C)18.00.1mmASTM D 1321
Drop Melting Point112.0°CASTM D 3954
MIBK Solubles0.8mass %Sasol 4036
Particle Size Distribution (d90)18.3micronSasol 1069
Particle Size Distribution (d50)8.3micronSasol 1069
Particle Size (99.8 mass%, Wet sieve analysis)max. 106micronASTM D 185
Color15.0SayboltSasol 2000
Congealing Point98.0°CASTM D 938

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

This product complies with the requirements of 21 Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 172.615 (Chewing gum base), 175.105(Adhesives), 175.250 (Paraffin, synthetic), 175.300 (Resinous & Polymeric coatings), 175.320 (Resinous & Polymeric coatings for Film), 176.170 (Components of Paper & Paperboard, Wet), 176.180 (Components of Paper & Paperboard, Dry), 177.1200 (Cellophane), 177.1390 (Laminate Structures) and 177.1210 (Closures with sealing gaskets for food containers).

BfR Recommendation: This product complies with BfR requirement XXV, Part C, (Synthetische Hartparaffine).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging Information

Sasolwax H1N4 is supplied in the form of a fine white powder in 15kg paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
20 years
Storage and Handling

To obtain the best performance from the product, we recommend use within 20 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.