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Specialty Wax CW-5170S

CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier
Chemical Name
Paraffin Waxes & Hydrocarbon Waxes
Chemical Family
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
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
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
  • ISO 9001
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Compatible Polymers and Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Applications
  • Adhesives
  • Building Materials
  • Corrugated
  • Crayons
  • Candles & Wax Melts
  • Emulsifiable Waxes
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Food

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Melting Point51(124)°C(°F)
Oil Content25%
Penetration (at 77 °F)70—
Color (Saybolt)7—

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