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Specialty Wax 6820

CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier
INCI Name
Paraffin
Chemical Name
Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes

Properties

Physical Form
  • Solid
  • Wax

Other characteristics

Brand
Specialty Wax
End Uses
Chewing Gum, Food Coatings, Gum Bases
Synonyms
Hydrocarbon waxes, Petroleum waxes
Functions

Coating System, Food Coating, Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

Ingredient Name
Paraffin Wax
Labeling Claims
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Personal Care
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Elastomers
  • Food Ingredients
  • Industrial Additives & Materials
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
  • Plastics
Packaging Type
Tanks
FDA Regulations
Complies with
Applicable Processes
Candle Manufacturing
Packaging Information

Calumet provides waxes via bulk liquid form in tank car, tank truck, and iso-containers as well as solid form in pastilles or slabs ranging in volume from one pallet to full truck loads.

Food Ingredients Functions
Food Coating
Certifications and Compliance
  • FDA 21 CFR 172.886
  • ISO 9001
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Compatible Polymers and Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Point68(156)°C(°F)—
Oil Contentmax. 0.75%—
Penetration (at 77 °F)13——
Color (Saybolt)28—ASTM D156

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