MULTIWAX® 180-M Microcrystalline Wax

MULTIWAX® 180-M is a microcrystalline wax composed of paraffin and hydrocarbon waxes. It is used in fluids and lubricants, food and nutrition, healthcare and pharma, industrial, and personal care markets.

Principal: Sonneborn Inc.

Functions: Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Name: Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcrystalline

INCI Name: Microcrystalline Wax

Chemical Family: Hydrocarbons, Microcrystalline Waxes

End Uses: Candles, Chewing Gums, Hot Melt Adhesive, Solventborne Adhesive

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

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Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000126
Principal

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Hazard Identification Number
99
ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Elevated temperature liquids, N.O.S. (microcrystalline wax)
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
UN3257
Color (SDS)
White to yellow
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
None or mild petroleum
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0ASTMASTM D1500
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 530.0°FCleveland Open Cup
Flash Pointmin. 530.0°FASTM D92
Melting Point79.4-86.7°CASTM D127
Storage Temperaturemin. 104.0°F
Viscositymin. 75.0SUSASTM D2161 at 98.9°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 230.0°C
Density (SDS)min. 0.8g/cm³at 100°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.4°CASTM D93
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.4°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)13.0-18.0mm²/sat 100°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)min. 6.0-Soluble in oil, Log pow
Melting Point (SDS)54.0-102.0°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)max. 1.0-water=1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.1kPaat 20°C​
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life1095.0d