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Paraffin wax

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CAS Number:
8002-74-2
EC Number:
232-315-6
MDL number:
MFCD00132833
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

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solid

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58-62 °C (ASTM D 87)

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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.[1][2]

Application

Paraffin wax can be used as a phase changing material in a wide range of applications which include solar based water heaters,[3] microcapsules[4] and thermal energy devices(TEDs).[5]

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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    Development of thermo-regulating textiles using paraffin wax microcapsules.
    Sanchez P, et al.
    Thermochimica Acta, 498(1-2), 16-21 (2010)
    Performance investigation of thermal energy storage system with Phase Change Material (PCM) for solar water heating application.
    Mahfuz MH, et al.
    International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 57(3), 132-139 (2014)
    Paraffin Products, 14 (1983)
    Compounding of ethylene-propylene polymers for electrical applications.
    Brown M.
    IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, 10(1), 16-22 (1994)
    Heat transfer enhancement of paraffin wax using graphite foam for thermal energy storage.
    Zhong Y, et al
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 94(6), 1011-1014 (2010)
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