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MICROSERE® 5890A
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Surface Modifier
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
MICROSERE® 5890A is a white, high-melt, microcrystalline wax that is used in a variety of applications. MICROSERE® 5890A complies with the requirements for “Microcrystalline Wax” set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) / National Formulary (NF).
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
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cosmetic Packaging
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Melt Point | 181 (82.8) | °F (°C) | ASTM D 127 |
| Flash Point (C.O.C.) | 530 (277) | °F (°C) | ASTM D 92 |
| Kinematic Viscosity (212°F, 100°C) | 17.6 | cSt | ASTM D 445 |
| Needle Penetration (at 77°F, 25°C) | 21.0 | dmm | ASTM D 1321 |
| Odor | 1.0 | — | ASTM D 1833 |
| Oil Content | 1.5 | Wt% | ASTM D 721 |
| Saybolt Color | min. +25 | — | ASTM D 6045 |
