Description

Paraffin Waxes And Hydrocarbon Waxes, Oxidized, Alkali Metal Salts are a class of modified waxes where the hydrocarbon backbone has been oxidized and subsequently neutralized to form salts. This chemical modification significantly enhances their compatibility with polar systems and water, making them valuable as emulsifiers, dispersants, and consistency regulators. These specialty waxes are essential for formulators in industries such as coatings, polishes, and personal care, where they provide texture control, water resistance, and stabilization. Their unique properties bridge the gap between traditional hydrophobic waxes and aqueous formulations.

Application

• Polishes and Waxes: Key component in automotive, furniture, and floor polishes to provide gloss, water repellency, and protective film formation.
• Coatings and Inks: Acts as a matting agent, rheology modifier, and water resistance additive in various coating systems and printing inks.
• Personal Care and Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and lipsticks as an emulsifier, thickener, and to improve skin feel and product stability.
• Textile and Leather Auxiliaries: Employed as a softening agent, water repellent, and finishing agent for fabrics and leather goods.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Functions as a tackifier and processing aid to modify viscosity and enhance performance characteristics.
• Paper Coatings: Imparts water resistance and improves surface properties in specialty paper and cardboard coatings.
• Rubber and Plastics: Serves as a lubricant, release agent, and processing aid in polymer compounding and molding.
• Agricultural Formulations: Used as a carrier or adjuvant in pesticide and fertilizer coatings to control release and improve adhesion.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Paraffin Waxes And Hydrocarbon Waxes, Oxidized, Alkali Metal Salts
CAS No.	68918-93-4
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; primarily composed of oxidized hydrocarbon chains with alkali metal counterions.
Molecular Weight	Variable, depending on the degree of oxidation and hydrocarbon chain length.
Synonyms	Oxidized Paraffin Wax Salts; Oxidized Microcrystalline Wax, Sodium Salt; Hydrocarbon Wax, Oxidized, Sodium Salt; Montan Wax Substitutes; Saponified Oxidized Wax; Fatty Acid Salts from Oxidized Paraffin; Alkali Salts of Oxidized Petroleum Waxes; Synthetic Montan Wax.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Paraffin Waxes And Hydrocarbon Waxes, Oxidized, Alkali Metal Salts are manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance in key parameters such as acid value, saponification value, melting point, and viscosity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request. We support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brownish paste or solid
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Melting Point / Drop Point (°C)	Contact for details
Viscosity (mPa·s @ specified temp)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 2.0% (Karl Fischer)
Ash Content	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.