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Paraffin wax
mp ≥65 °C
Product Name
Paraffin wax, mp ≥65 °C
InChI key
JWHAUXFOSRPERK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
form
beads or pellets
flakes or chunk(s)
mp
≥65 °C
Quality Level
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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).
General description
Paraffin Wax is a low cost petroleum product that contains hydrocarbons with 20-40 carbon atoms. It is mainly used in lubricants, candles and electrical insulations.
Storage Class
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
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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