Microcrystalline Wax
INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax
CAS : 67742-51-2
Microcrystalline Waxes are a type of wax produced by de-oiling petrolatum, as part of the petroleum refining process. They
differ from Paraffin Waxes in that they have poorly defined crystalline structure, darker color, and generally higher viscosity
and melting points. Microcrystalline Waxes are moisture free and range in color from a white to a brown, depending on the
degree of refinement. Highly refined Micros are white. Microcrystalline Waxes are excellent for laminating, coating, or
hardening materials.
Applications
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic
- Ointment
- Personal Care
- Candle
- Crayon
- Ink
- Rubber
- Cream
- Body Lotion, etc
Specifications
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or cream colored slab or pastilles |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in chloroform, in ether, in volatile oil. Practically insoluble in water |
| 3 | Acidity or alkalinity | No pink or red color is produced |
| 4 | Solidifying point | 54Ëš to 102ËšC |
| 5 | Color | No fluorescence |
| 6 | Organic acid | NMT 0.4ml of 0.1M NaOH is require |
| 7 | Fats, fixed oils and resin | No oily or solid matter separates |
| 8 | Ash | NMT 0.1% |
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or cream colored slab or pastilles |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in chloroform, in ether, in volatile oil, insoluble in water |
| 3 | Residue on Ignition | It volatilizes without emitting an acrid odor and on ignition yields NMT 0.1% |
| 4 | Acidity | No pink or red color is produced |
| 5 | Alkalinity | Alkalinity |
| 6 | Melting point | 54Ëš to 102ËšC |
| 7 | Consistency | 3 to 100 (0.3 to 10.0 mm) |
| 8 | Color | The sample solution is not darker than the standard solution |
| 9 | Organic acids | NMT 0.4ml of 0.1 N NaOH is require |
| 10 | Fats, fixed oils and resin | No oily or solid matter separates |