Petrochemicals supplier UAE
Bitumen
December 8, 2022
Petrochemicals supplier UAE
PARAFFIN OIL/WHITE OIL
December 8, 2022

PARAFFIN WAX

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Description

Solid paraffin, which is considered one of the most widely used chemical substances in the industry, is obtained through various steps that are performed on slack wax. Accurate and correct performance of all these steps is necessary in the production of high-quality solid paraffin. After the production process and cooling, solid paraffins are made into 5 kg bars and after packing in 30 kg cartons, they are ready to be sent to the customer.

There are many points that must be observed in the purchase of solid paraffin, the most important of which are its color, hardness, and whether it is dry or greasy. Up to 5% fat is lower compared to the purchase price of solid paraffin with 1-2% fat. Of course, other factors also affect the price, such as the type of packaging, the type and factory of raw materials, etc. .

There are many points that must be observed when buying solid paraffin, the first and most important of which is to prepare the right paraffin for the type of use. For example, as mentioned, solid paraffin is 3-5% of oil of lower quality and price than 1-2%. It has fat, but for some uses, paraffin seems to be more suitable, so when making a purchase and knowing the price, let the sales expert know what you are using.

GRADE A: Semi-refined Paraffin Wax (1-2%) Oil Content

Test Test Method Result
Oil content ASTM D-721 1-2 % wt
Melting Point ASTM D-87 64-68 ◦C
Flash Point ASTM D-92 220-240◦C
Kinematic Viscosity at 100◦C ASTM D-445 6-7.5 CST
Color (Lovibond) Method (2″ cell) White

 

 

GRADE B: Semi-refined Paraffin Wax (3-5 %) Oil Content

Test Test Method Result
Oil content ASTM D-721 3-5% wt
Melting Point ASTM D-87 58-60 ◦C
Flash Point ASTM D-92 220-240◦C
Kinematic Viscosity at 100◦C ASTM D-445 6-7.5 CST
Color (Lovibond) Method (2″ cell) White

 

Grade C: refined paraffin wax 5-7% oil content

Light grade

Specification Test method Results
Oil content ASTM D-721 6.1%
Melting point ASTM D-87-09 58-60 ˚C
SP.gr@60 C ASTM D-2726 0.78-0.80 gr/cm3
Color ASTM D-1500 2-3
Flash point ASTM D-93-13 270 ˚C

Heavy grade

Specification Test method Results
Oil content ASTM D-721 6%
Melting point ASTM D-87-09 62 ˚C
SP.gr@60 C ASTM D-2726 0.82 gr/cm3
Color ASTM D-1500 3-4
Flash point ASTM D-93-13 300 ˚C
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