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Blended Waxes Duck Wax

CAS Number
8002-74-2
EC Number
232-315-6
Chemical Name
Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes

This product is a fully refined paraffin and microcrystalline wax blend with a mid-range melt point and is white in color.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Solid, Wax
  • Solid
  • Wax

Product families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
  • Hydrocarbons & Waxes

Other characteristics

Functions
Intermediate
Benefits

Helps to remove pinfeathers from waterfowl; Wax is easily removable without chipping; FDA Status: Compliance with Federal Regulations 21 CFR-178.3710 and 172.886

Instructions

Dry pluck as many feathers as possible; Heat container of water to 160°F; After removing the bird allow the wax to harden; Peel off the wax, removing the feathers; Add the wax to the water to make a 1:3 wax to water ratio, allowing the wax to melt on the surface of the water; Dip the bird in the wax/water container for a few seconds

Technology
Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Base Chemicals Functions
Intermediate
Certifications and Compliance
  • FDA 21 CFR 172.886
  • FDA 21 CFR 178.3710

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Point140°FD-938
Needle Penetration (0.1mm at 77°F/25°C)13—D-1321
Needle Penetration (0.1mm at 100°F/38°C)67—D-1321

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