CAS 8002-74-2
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax
CAS 8002-74-2C20–C40 alkanes~341 g/mol
Kunlun 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is a high-quality product used in various industrial applications, particularly in candle manufacturing. This fully refined paraffin wax is renowned for its low oil content and excellent color stability, making it ideal for producing high-quality finished goods. With a melting point of approximately 58-60°C, it is favored in industries such as coatings, adhesives, and cosmetics. Manufactured as solid slabs or blocks, it offers high light stability and minimal odor, making it a versatile choice for industries across Kenya and East Africa.
Main applicationCandle manufacturing—provides excellent burn quality and appearance
The 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is significant in industries where product quality and consistency are crucial, such as in candle manufacturing and cosmetics. Its refined properties make it a preferred choice for applications requiring stability and low impurities. With demand across various sectors in East Africa, it provides reliable performance and versatility, supporting efficient production processes.
Also known as
- Paraffin wax
- Kunlun 58# wax
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged in 50 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 8002-74-2
- Chemical formula
- C20–C40 alkanes
- Molecular weight
- ~341 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White solid slab or blocks
- Melting Point
- 58-60 °C
- Oil Content
- ≤0.5-0.8 %
- Color Saybolt
- ≥+27 or +28
- Light Stability
- ≤4
- Needle Penetration at 25°C
- ≤17-19 (1/10 mm)
Kunlun 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is composed predominantly of hydrocarbon mixtures, mainly comprising C20–C40 alkanes. The product has a reported oil content of ≤0.5-0.8%, ensuring superior refinement. Distinguished by its white, solid form with high saybolt color and low odor, it boasts impressive light stability. The fully refined nature makes it suitable for applications that demand high purity and consistency. When purchasing, it is important to specify this grade, as it aligns with applications requiring precise melting points and stable viscosity. The wax is packaged typically in 50 kg bags, facilitating easy handling and transport.
Delivery
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Candle manufacturing—provides excellent burn quality and appearance
- Coatings and polishes—enhances surface shine and protection
- Adhesives and sealing compounds—improves bonding and elasticity
- Rubber tire industry—used as a processing aid
- Matches production—serves as a binding and ignition agent
- Crayons and PVC products—acts as a lubricant and binder
- Face cream bases—imparts smooth texture and consistency
- Paper coatings for packaging—contributes to moisture resistance
- Luxury candles—ensures high aesthetic quality
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High purity—ensures consistency in applications
- Low odor—suitable for sensitive applications
- Excellent color stability—ideal for cosmetics and decorative items
- Reliable melting point—important for controlled applications
- Versatile packaging—easy to handle and store
- Supports high-quality production—suitable for luxury goods
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax?
The CAS registry number for 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is 8002-74-2. Its chemical formula is C20–C40 alkanes, with a molecular weight of ~341 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is also referred to as Paraffin wax and Kunlun 58# wax. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is supplied?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax look like?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is described as white solid slab or blocks. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax used for?
Common applications include candle manufacturing—provides excellent burn quality and appearance, coatings and polishes—enhances surface shine and protection, adhesives and sealing compounds—improves bonding and elasticity, rubber tire industry—used as a processing aid, matches production—serves as a binding and ignition agent and crayons and PVC products—acts as a lubricant and binder. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax available in?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is supplied in Packaged in 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax?
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is recorded against the EC number 232-315-6 and the HS customs code 27101999 or 2712200000. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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