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Paraffin Wax

Key Data

Formula: A mix of hydrocarbons with 20 - 40 atoms in the form CnH2n+2
CAS: 8002-74-2
Other names: Petroleum wax
Appearance: Soft colourless solid
Solubility: ~1mg/L in water; readily soluble in ether, benzene and some esters
Thermal decomposition: Oxidation:
Softening Point:
Melting Point: >37°C, typically 46 - 68°C
Flash Point: 200 - 240°C
Boiling Point: >370°C
Dustiness:

Composition/Impurities

Note that paraffin wax is not related to liquid paraffin/kerosene.

Uses

Radioactivity

Exposure Routes

Skin and Eye Exposure

Skin Absorption

Inhalation

Ingestion

Toxicity

Acute

Skin

Inhalation

Ingestion

Repeat Dose

Skin

Inhalation

Ingestion

Genotoxicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Fire Hazard

Health and Safety Practice

Disposal

Regulatory Requirements

Dust Limits

Regulator8hr TWA mg/m15min TWA mg/mNotes
USA NIOSH REL2 Fume exposure level
UK HSE26
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