MICROSERE® 5999A

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

• Unrivaled range of melting point, hardness & color grades to meet specific end-product needs
• Conformance to FDA requirements as outlined in 21 CFR 178.3710
• For markets restricting use of BHT, most grades available without the addition of antioxidant
• IGI Microcrystalline wax is supplied as granule, pellet, slabs or liquid bulk, all designed to fit your processing needs

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Consumer Goods,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Adhesives & Sealants — DIY & Consumer

Craft & Hobby

Adhesives & Sealants — Industrial & Assembly Adhesives

Textile & Footwear Adhesives

Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Flexible Packaging Adhesives

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	1.2	—	ASTM D 6045
Drop Melt Point	194 (90)	°F (°C)	ASTM D 127
Kinematic Viscosity (212°F, 100°C)	20.1	cSt	ASTM D 445
Needle Penetration (at 77°F, 25°C)	7.0	dmm	ASTM D 1321
Odor	2.0	—	ASTM D 1833
Oil Content	0.5	Wt%	ASTM D 721

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

21 CFR 178.3710