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Paraffin wax

CAS 8002-74-2
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Product Identification

More information about Paraffin wax

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Paraffin wax
Product Code
327204

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
8002-74-2 Check regulations

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Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Paraffin wax (CAS: 8002-74-2 ) is a solid substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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Classification Status

Not Classified

Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Signal Word

N/A

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
solid
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
solid
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
53 - 57 ℃ (127 - 135 °F)
Boiling Point
341 - 665 °℃ (646 - 1,229 ºF) at ca.1,013.250 hPa (760.000 mmHg)
Flash Point
113 °℃ (235 ºF) - closed cup
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
No data available
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
No data available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
No data available
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
3 - 6 mm2/s at 100 ℃ (212 ºF) - ASTM D 445 -
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
No data available
Oxidizing Properties
No data available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the physical form of Paraffin wax?

Paraffin wax is a solid appearing as solid with colourless color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of Paraffin wax?

No data available

What is Paraffin wax used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What is the melting point of Paraffin wax?

The melting point is 53 - 57 ℃ (127 - 135 °F) and the boiling point is 341 - 665 °℃ (646 - 1,229 ºF) at ca.1,013.250 hPa (760.000 mmHg).