Paraffin
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Paraffin Wax, Little affinity
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
8002-74-2
EC
647-510-5
Food Code
E905
Paraffin is a colorless to white waxy solid composed mainly of saturated hydrocarbons. It is odorless, tasteless, and chemically stable.
Paraffin
Used in candles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants. In industry, it serves as a moisture barrier, release agent, and electrical insulator.
Non-toxic and non-reactive; flammable when heated above flash point.
Supplied in 25 kg slabs or 180 kg drums. Store in a cool, dry, and ventilated area away from open flames.
