Paraffin Wax

Introduction Chemical Plus sal is the sole agent and distributor for Sasol Wax in Lebanon. Paraffin wax is a blend of n-alkanes (straight carbon chains), isoalkanes (branched carbon chains) and cyclo-alkanes (ring structures), with chain length ranging from C20 to C40 and melting point from 52-74oC Paraffin wax is made from the following raw materials: crude oils, oil sand, shale or slate, brown coal. Distillation of raw materials produces solvent, fuel and gas oil. Vacuum distillation of the residue results in lube and process oil which by de-waxing render to slack wax. De-oiling, hydrogenation and blending of slack wax produce: fully and semi refined, micro and macrocrystalline paraffin waxes in different forms: slab, prill and pastilles. Depending on its chemical and physical properties, paraffin wax has applications in the following fields: Candle Industry Due to its burning properties, paraffin wax is the major raw material used in the production of candles. Waxes are available in a wide range of melting points suitable for the different kind of candles and the different manufacturing processes: Tea lights. Grave lights and sanctuary lights. Pressed candles. Moulded candles (Sasolwax 6245 Sasolwax 8532 Sasolwax 5544). Extruded candles. Dipping process. Drawing candles. Wick wax (Sasolwax 8504 Sasolwax 6301 Sasolwax 8204 Sasolwax 6303). Pouring candles in filling containers (Sasolwax 6222 Sasolwax 6213 Sasolwax 6222). Wax for special effect candles (marble Sasolwax 4109, stones Varacid S 20). Ornamental candles. Gel wax (Varagel 6517 Varagel 6518). Natural wax (VaraNat G). Additives (crystal modifiers Varaplus 06, moulding and extrusion aid Varaplus 75, fragrances Scenti Masterbatch, overdipping wax Sasolwax KTM 17 Sasolwax KTM 19 Sasolwax KTM 20 - Sasolwax KTM 21 Sasolwax KTM 23 Sasolwax KTM 24 - Sasolwax KTM 25 Sasolwax KTM 35 - Sasolwax KTM 40, matt and gloss finish). Rodent Baits Paraffin wax is used as a carrier for the active ingredients in the formulation of rodent baits. Sasolwax 7040 Sasolwax 6403 Explosives and Pyrotechnics Paraffin wax is used for coating gun powder and dynamite cartridges in order to protect them from moisture. Sasolwax 4834 Sasolwax 5603 Sasolwax 3971

The information contained herein are provided with good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication and presented for guidance only but Chemical Plus makes no warranty. Use or application of such information is at user's sole discretion without any liability on the part of Chemical Plus.
Chemical Plus sal Dekwaneh, Mar Roukoz str., Philippe Andraos bldg. P.O.BOX: 6620-291 Hazmieh-Lebanon Tel (961) (961) (961) Fax (961) 1.691629 1.680112 3.897521 1.689938 E-mail info@chemicalplus.com Website www.chemicalplus.com

 Fertilizer Coating Paraffin wax is used as dust binder and conditioning agent in fertilizer industry in order to agglomerate the fines for dust free handling of powders and to reduce moisture uptake and caking of the material. Sasolwax 6299 Sasolwax 3499 Sasolwax 6114 Sasolwax 3697 Sasolwax 6144 Corrosion Protection Paraffin wax is used in combination with polymers, resins as well as with anti-corrosive agents in corrosion protection of metals. Sasolwax 3735 Sasolwax 8287 Sasolwax 5891 Sasolwax 3277 Sasolwax 5669 Construction Industry Solid paraffin wax and wax emulsions in anionic and cationic forms have the following functions in construction industry: Enhance concrete curing and processing Dust binder Hydrophobizing agent Release agent Water repellents in impregnated plasters board Sintering aid in the refractory industry Manufacturing of traps Hot wax injection in walls Sasolwax 5006 Sasolwax 5406 Sasolwax 5805 Sasolwax 6070 Sasolwax 6050 Sasolwax 6403 Sasolwax 1308 Sasolwax 1307 Hydrowax 730 Hdrowax 46 Hydrowax 296 Hydrowax 88 Rubber Industry Paraffin wax is used in the rubber industry for the production of rubber hoses, conveyor belts, rubber toys, fitting gloves, tires, gaskets and many other technical rubber applications. Several grades are suitable for rubber and tires industries diversified by their: Nature: Micro and macrocrystalline Melting Point Range: 52 74oC Oil Content Range: 0 15% Color: White, yellowish, off-white and brown Application Paraffin wax acts as antiozonants, by migration to the surface it forms a thin protective layer insuring protection against ozone attack and brittleness. N-paraffins have a greater migration tendency compared to iso-paraffins. Due to their high n-paraffin content, Paraffin Wax gives rapid protection for newly produced goods. As for Microcrystalline Wax, having high molecular weight in iso-paraffins, It guarantees slow release and long lasting protection. The delicately formulated balance between paraffin waxes and microcrystalline waxes guarantees the control of migration insuring the quick acting and long lasting. Paraffin wax is used as a carrier for additional protective chemicals. Paraffin wax is used a mold release agent, anti aging agent, plasticizer and lubricant in the rubber and tire industry. Sasolwax 2396 Sasolwax 0299 Sasolwax 6066 Sasolwax 4959 Sasolwax 5998

The information contained herein are provided with good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication and presented for guidance only but Chemical Plus makes no warranty. Use or application of such information is at user's sole discretion without any liability on the part of Chemical Plus.
Chemical Plus sal Dekwaneh, Mar Roukoz str., Philippe Andraos bldg. P.O.BOX: 6620-291 Hazmieh-Lebanon Tel (961) (961) (961) Fax (961) 1.691629 1.680112 3.897521 1.689938 E-mail info@chemicalplus.com Website www.chemicalplus.com

Sasolwax 5138 Sasolwax 8893 Sasolwax 8080 Sasolwax 5205 Sasolwax 5325 Sasolwax 5605 Sasolwax 6050 Sasolwax 6070 Polish Wax function in polishes Appearance: Gloss finish Processability: Easy spready buffing, Protection: Surface restoration, improves pliability anti aging and damages. Cleaning Antislip Water resistance Packing Paper coating Paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax and wax emulsions are suitable to impregnate, laminate and coat different paper stocks and enhance the following characteristics in the paper industry: - Water repellence - Sealing - Increase wet strength - Gas barrier (odor) in order to keep unwanted odor away Paraffin wax emulsions in anionic and cationic forms are used in internal sizing and size press formulations. Hydro Wax 215 Hydro Wax RV Hydro Wax 46 Flexible Packaging A wide range of paraffin waxes are used for the formulation of flexible packaging papers in the following applications: Wrapper for fresh food (meat, vegetables, fruits), dairy products (chocolate, candy, creams) Wrapper for bread, soaps, flowers... Sasolwax 5803 Sasolwax 5605 Sasolwax 7579 Sasolwax 5603 Sasolwax 5511 Sasolwax 2792 Sasolwax 4110 Cardboard and Technical Paper Paraffin wax is used in the production of the following: Cardboards for shipping boxes of fresh and frozen foods Technical papers Photography Printing documents Wrapping paper for greasy metal spare parts. Sasolwax 6050 Sasolwax 6403 Sasolwax 4770 Sasolwax 4008 Sasolwax 5883 Sasolwax 1276 Cosmetics Paraffin wax is widely used in cosmetics: Lotions, creams, lipsticks, shaving cream, thermal therapy, mascara, eye shadow and depilatory. Paraffin wax properties:

The information contained herein are provided with good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication and presented for guidance only but Chemical Plus makes no warranty. Use or application of such information is at user's sole discretion without any liability on the part of Chemical Plus.
Chemical Plus sal Dekwaneh, Mar Roukoz str., Philippe Andraos bldg. P.O.BOX: 6620-291 Hazmieh-Lebanon Tel (961) (961) (961) Fax (961) 1.691629 1.680112 3.897521 1.689938 E-mail info@chemicalplus.com Website www.chemicalplus.com

- Improves softness and feel - Offers protection and brightness - Helps preserving skin health, smoothness - Prevents from dehydration. Soft paraffin wax is used in lipsticks, creams and lotions as emollient and consistency regulator, in hot and cold depilatory products as raw materials. Hard paraffin wax is mainly used in the formulation of lipsticks, creams, lotions and make up formulations. Microcrystalline wax is used in cream and lipstick adjusting hardness/softness and as congealing point. Sasolwax 5205 Sasolwax 5603 Sasolwax 5803 Sasolwax 5105 Sasolwax 5005 Sasolwax 5006 Sasolwax 6203 Sasolwax 6050 Sasolwax 5217 Sasolwax 4608 Sasolwax 1800 Sasolwax 3971 Sasolwax 0907 Sasolwax 6403 Sasolwax 6660 Sasolwax 6321 Sasolwax 6322 Medicine Histology wax Due to their high degree of purity, flexibility and absence of any particulate matter, histology waxes are used for the embedding of tissues. Sasolwax 5783 Sasolwax 0587 Paraffin wax is used for casting in dentistry. Textiles A number of different waxes are used in the textile industry to improve the fabric tear strength, flex abrasion resistance, sewability, yarn knittability and the feel of the fabric. Paraffin waxes are used for the greasing and waxing of leather. Paraffin waxes in emulsion forms are used by the textile industry in four main areas - Waterproofing of textile substrates - Modifying the frictional properties of fibers, yarns and sewing threads to enhance processability - Enhancing the performance of finishing compounds such as softeners, silicones and resins. - Providing superior fabric properties such as improved flex abrasion resistance, tear strength and sewability. Sasolwax 5403 Sasolwax 5413 Sasolwax 5603 Sasolwax 4110 P Wood Industries Paraffin wax and wax emulsion are used to protect chip-, MDF- and OSB against intake of moisture. Paraffin wax acts as a dust binder during milling. Sasolwax SP Hydrowax M Other Applications Cheese coating (Sasolwax 5413 Sasolwax 6773 Sasolwax 7837) Chewing gum base (Sasolwax 7835 Sasolwax 3279 Sasolwax 0907) Poultry defeathering and plucking (Sasolwax 7823 Sasolwax 7829) Fire logs (Sasolwax 0792) and safety matches (Sasolwax 5325) Crayon and pencils (Sasolwax 5803 Sasolwax 4110) Ski and surfing

The information contained herein are provided with good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication and presented for guidance only but Chemical Plus makes no warranty. Use or application of such information is at user's sole discretion without any liability on the part of Chemical Plus.
Chemical Plus sal Dekwaneh, Mar Roukoz str., Philippe Andraos bldg. P.O.BOX: 6620-291 Hazmieh-Lebanon Tel (961) (961) (961) Fax (961) 1.691629 1.680112 3.897521 1.689938 E-mail info@chemicalplus.com Website www.chemicalplus.com

Fruit coating (Sasolwax RSA) Grafting (Sasolwax 7835 Sasolwax 7840) Cork wax (Sasolwax 5203 Hydrowax 215) Anti fouling for fish hatchery nets (Hydrowax 730) Asphalt modification (Sasobit Asphacell) Construction foils Ear candles Zipper candles Detailed technical data sheets are available upon request.

The information contained herein are provided with good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication and presented for guidance only but Chemical Plus makes no warranty. Use or application of such information is at user's sole discretion without any liability on the part of Chemical Plus.
Chemical Plus sal Dekwaneh, Mar Roukoz str., Philippe Andraos bldg. P.O.BOX: 6620-291 Hazmieh-Lebanon Tel (961) (961) (961) Fax (961) 1.691629 1.680112 3.897521 1.689938 E-mail info@chemicalplus.com Website www.chemicalplus.com