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MICROSERE® 5799A

Chemical Family
Waxes

MICROSERE® 5799A is a laminating-grade, mid-melt, microcrystalline wax that is used in a variety of applications.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Fluids & Lubricants
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Industrial & Transport Packaging
  • Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Functional Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
MICROSERE
End Uses
Cosmetic Packaging
Markets
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Compliance
21 CFR 178.3710
Technology
CASE Ingredients
HIGHLIGHTS

Unrivaled range of melting point, hardness & color grades to meet specific end-product needs; Conformance to FDA requirements as outlined in 21 CFR 178.3710; For markets restricting use of BHT, most grades available without the addition of antioxidant; IGI Microcrystalline wax is supplied as granule, pellet, slabs or liquid bulk, all designed to fit your processing needs

Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
Cosmetic Packaging

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Color1.3—ASTM D 6045
Drop Melt Point171 (77.2)°F (°C)ASTM D 127
Kinematic Viscosity (212°F, 100°C)17.9cStASTM D 445
Needle Penetration (at 77°F, 25°C)26.0dmmASTM D 1321
Odor1.0—ASTM D 1833
Oil Content1.0Wt%ASTM D 721

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