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MICROSERE® 5871A

CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier
Chemical Family
Waxes

MICROSERE® 5871A is a light-colored, high-melt, microcrystalline wax that is used in a variety of applications.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Industrial & Transport Packaging
  • Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
MICROSERE
End Uses
Cosmetic Packaging
Features
Food Contact Acceptable
Functions
Surface Modifier
Labeling Claims
Food Contact Acceptable
Markets
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Compliance
21 CFR 178.3710
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Material Features
Food Contact Acceptable
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

Certifications and Compliance
FDA Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
Cosmetic Packaging

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Color0.5—ASTM D 6045
Drop Melt Point181 (82.8)°F (°C)ASTM D 127
Kinematic Viscosity (212°F, 100°C)14.0cStASTM D 445
Needle Penetration (at 77°F, 25°C)21.0dmmASTM D 1321
Odor1.0—ASTM D 1833
Oil Content2.0Wt%ASTM D 721

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