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FR 54/56 SC

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

FR 54/56 SC is a lower melting point product in our fully refined paraffin line. FR 54/56 SC meets FDA requirement 21 CFR 172.886. It is a translucent crystalline material in solid state and is a water white, low viscosity, clear liquid when molten. It has excellent gloss and water repellent properties. Its resistance to most alkalis and acids is good. Its oil content controlled at or below 0.5% ensures that this product will not stain coated materials.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Liquid
  • Solid

Identification

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Tires
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
  • Other Packaging Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Other Packaging Coatings
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
  • Pulping & Processing

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
  • Finishing Additives & Treatments

Other characteristics

Brand
FR
End Uses
Candles, Paper & Pulp
Features

Acid Resistance, Alkali Resistance, Alkali Resistant, High Gloss, Low Melting Point, Low Viscosity, Water Resistance

Synonyms
Hydrocarbon waxes, Petroleum waxes
Functions
Water Repellent
Color
Transparent
Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
PACKAGING

Available in Liquid Bulk and Net 25kg cartons, 40 cartons per pallet.

Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
Packaging Type
  • Bulk
  • Cartons
Certifications and Compliance
FDA 21 CFR 172.886
Industrial Additives End Use
  • Candles
  • Paper & Pulp
Industrial Additives Features
  • Alkali Resistant
  • High Gloss
  • Low Melting Point
  • Low Viscosity
Industrial Additives Functions
Water Repellent

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Colormin. 28—ASTM D156 (Saybolt)
Melting Point54 - 56°CASTM D87
Odormax. 1—ASTM D1833
Oil Contentmax. 0.5%ASTM D721
Penetration (77°F)max. 18—ASTM D1321

Table 2 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValue
FDA 21CFR 172.886Pass

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