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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Release No. : 4
CAS No. : 64743-00-6
Date : 21-01-08

OM SERIES - HARD OXIDISED WAXES

OM Oxidised Waxes are derived from the controlled Oxidation of refined Microcrystalline Waxes. The products are characterised by their pale colour, hardness and functional properties.

FOUR GRADES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE :-

OM-10 : Low acid no, hard wax designed as an intermediate for colloidal emulsions. This grade is chemically and physically comparable to the natural Waxes e.g., Carnauba, Candelilla and Esparto.

OM-28 : Intermediate acid no. hard wax suitable for use in Polish formulation. The product is chemically and physically comparable to Bees Wax.

OM-40 : Medium acid no. hard wax designed for use as an intermediate for the manufacture of thixotropic soaps and polishes.

OM-72-40 : High melt point Oxidised Microcrystalline wax having exceptional cohesive strength and film forming properties.

PRODUCT ANALYSIS

PROPERTY UNIT TEST OM-10 OM-28 OM-40 OM-72-40
Appearance     Yellow
Solid
Yellow
Solid
Yellow
Solid
Orange
Solid
Vis., 100°C cSt ASTM-D 445 16 11 9 15.5
Acid No. mgKOH/g ASTM-D 974 10 28 39 43
Saponification No. mgKOH/g ASTM-D 94 30 72 80 80
Melt Point °C ASTM-D 127 74 63 63 74
Relative Density, 15°C   ASTM-D 1298 0.91 0.91 0.94 0.94
Colour Scale ASTM-D1500 1.5 2.5 2.5 3.5
Needle Penetration 0.1 mm/20°C ASTM-D 1321 20 28 35 .
Flash Point
°C ASTM-D 92 >170 > 170 > 170 >170

AVAILABILITY

170 Kg net steel drums
9 Kg fibre board boxes with internal release


Oxy-Wax Ltd, Belasis Court, Belasis Hall Technology Park, Billingham, Cleveland, UK, TS23 4AZ
Tel (Line 1) : 01642 370985 - Tel (Line 2) : 01287 640800
Fax (Line 1) : 01642 370917 - Fax (Line 2) : 01287 640600
Website : Oxywax.com / Oxy-wax.co.uk - Email : Sales@oxywax.com
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