To catalogue

Strahl & Pitsch SP-1275 Paraffin Wax

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

Strahl & Pitsch offers a full range of Paraffin Waxes with hundreds of applications and uses.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Crystals
  • Pastilles
  • Slab
  • Solid

Identification

Chemical Family
Waxes

Other characteristics

Functions

Penetration Enhancer, Plasticizer, Viscosity Modifier, Water Repellent

Dosage Form
Ointments
Ingredient Name
Paraffin Wax
Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Personal Care
Function
  • Macrocrystalline
  • Little affinity for oil
  • Multi-purpose
  • Penetration Modifier
  • Viscosity Modifier
  • Plasticizer
  • Melting Point Modifier
  • Water Repellant
Ingredient
Paraffin Wax
Technology
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Food Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Benefit Claims
  • Compatibility
  • Excellent Flexibility
  • Penetrating
  • Plasticizing
  • Sensory Enhancement
  • Viscosity Boosting
  • Water Repellency
Labeling Claims
  • 14-Dioxane-free
  • Allergen-free
  • BSE-free
  • Ethylene Oxide-free
  • Formaldehyde releasing substances-free
  • Formaldehyde-free
  • Fragrance allergen-free
  • Gluten-free
Application Format
  • Creams
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
Chemical Inventories
EINECS (EU)
Food Additive Number
E 905c(ii), INS 905c(ii)
Hair Care
Pomade

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

8 rows
CharacteristicValueMethod
AcidityCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
AlkalinityCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
Congealing Point47.0 - 65.0Current Paraffin NF Monograph
Identification by IRCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
Limit of Polycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
Limit of Sulfur CompoundsCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
Readily Carbonizable SubstancesCompliesCurrent Paraffin NF Monograph
Residual Solvents (Class 3 - MEK, Class 2 - Toluene)max. 0.5Current Paraffin NF Monograph

The Omnichem website uses cookies. By continuing to use the site, you consent to their use in accordance with our Privacy Policy and to the collection of analytics.