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Paraffin wax

Name: Paraffin wax
Brand: ALDRICH

mp 58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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CAS Number:

8002-74-2

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

NACRES:

NA.23

EC Number:

232-315-6

MDL number:

MFCD00132833

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Properties

form

solid

Quality Segment

200

mp

58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

InChI key

JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Paraffin wax is a low cost petroleum product that contains hydrocarbons with 20-40 carbon atoms. It is mainly used as lubricant, candles and electrical insulation.

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material in a wide range of applications which include solar based water heaters, microcapsules and thermal energy devices(TEDs).

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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