| CAS# | 63231-60-7 |
| INS Number | 905c(i) |
| E Number | E905c(i) |
| Synonyms | Multiwax; Be Square Wax |
| GROUPS/USES | Cosmetics, Packaging, Food |
| Markets | Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Microcrystalline wax?
Microcrystalline wax is a petroleum-derived wax that is used in cosmetics, food, and packaging.
What are the properties of Microcrystalline wax?
Microcrystalline wax is tacky, water resistant, and has a high melting point. It can range in color from brown to white.
What are the uses of Microcrystalline wax?
Microcrystalline wax is used in lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, creams, lotions, and pressed powder. It is used as an adhesive in cardboard, cartons, and container labeling. It is used in candles, rubber, gels, laminated paper products, coatings, linings, sealing compositions, and ointments. In food, it is used as a chewing gum base, protective coating, defoaming agent, and surface finishing agent.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Microcrystalline wax to users/customers for Personal care & Pharmaceuticals, Paper, Pulp & Packaging, and Food & Beverage.
Microcrystalline wax Specifications
Food Grade-JECFA
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless or white, somewhat translucent |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in diethyl ether and hexane |
| Refractive Index | 1.434-1.448 |
| Viscosity 100o | NLT 11mm2/sec |
| Carbon number at 5% distillation point | NMT 5% of molecules with carbon number less than 25 |
| Average molecular weight | NLT 500 |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Colour | Passes test |
| Sulfur | NMT 0.4% |
| Lead | NMT 3mg/kg |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | nm max absorbance per cm path length 280-289 0.15 290-299 0.12 300-359 0.08 360-400 0.02 |