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The British Wax Refining Company Castor Wax

Castor wax is a natural wax, derivate from castor oil. Castor wax is hard and brittle.

End Uses: Candle, Cosmetics

Functions: Intermediate

Physical Form: Flakes, Solid

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    Identification & Functionality

    Base Chemicals Functions

    Applications & Uses

    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Applications
  • Candle Making
  • It’s used as an additive hardening agent in wax blends.
  • In addition to Candlemaking Wax, castor wax is used in the production of cosmetics and polishes.
  • Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Pointmin. 82°C
    Acid Valuemax. 5mg KOH/g
    Iodine Value2 - 5
    Saponification Valuemin. 170

    Packaging & Availability

    Format

    Flakes