Prowaxx™ 1371 FR
ExxonMobil specialties , Canada
Product Description
Prowaxx 1371 FR is a mid melt point, fully refined [FR] paraffin wax that is compositionally engineered to work well in numerous industrial applications such as corrugated boxes, paper cup and package coatings, wax blends and emulsions. The melt point facilitates efficient blending with polymer additives while also being high enough to ensure thermal stability of wax-coated surfaces. The melt point is also ideal for votive and pillar candles [internal core]. It is a translucent crystalline material in the solid state and a water white, low viscosity, clear liquid when molten. It is derived from petroleum via a carefully controlled refining process yielding a food grade wax with low to no odor. Prowaxx 1371 FR is primarily comprised of straight chain normal paraffin hydrocarbons, which impart excellent gloss and water repellent properties.
The ExxonMobil fully refined waxes, such as Prowaxx 1371 FR, meet the requirements for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for indirect food contact substances and contain an oxidation inhibitor to improve stability.
Prowaxx 1371 FR is biodegradable under composting conditions according to ASTM D6400 using ASTM D5338.
ExxonMobil waxes are produced and controlled according to the ExxonMobil Product Quality Management System, EN ISO 9000 or equivalent standard.
Features and Benefits
*User must check compliance with applicable regulations
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Features |
Advantages and Potential Benefits |
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Mid and narrow melt point range |
Blends easily with polymer additives for corrugated box applications Thermal stability |
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Low oil content |
Minimal syneresis (oil bleed) |
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Primarily straight chain normal paraffin hydrocarbons |
Outstanding water repellent properties Excellent gloss |
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Oxidation resistance |
Superior shelf life enables improved product stability |
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Colorless and translucent in solid state |
Clear coating enables precise label representation in wax-coated applications |
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Food grade quality |
Can be safely used as a component of nonfood articles in contact with food* |
Applications
Prowaxx 1371 FR can be used in the following applications subject to applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction*:
• Corrugated boxes
• Paper cup and package coatings
• Wax blends and emulsions
• Votive and pillar candles
• Wax melts
• Antiozonant wax for rubber and tires
*User must check compliance with applicable regulations
Regulations and Claims
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This product is registered to the requirements of: |
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International Biodegradable Products Institute, Inc. BPI Compostable Certificate |
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This product meets or exceeds the requirements of: |
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FDA 21 CFR 178.3710 |
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ASTM Biodegradable according to ASTM D6400-12 using ASTM D5338-11 |
Properties and Specifications
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Property |
Standard Method(a) |
Min |
Max |
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ASTM Saybolt D156 Color (ASTM D6045 Acceptable) |
ASTM D6045 |
28 |
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Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, °C (F) |
ASTM D92 |
204(400) |
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Odor, Wax |
ASTM D1833 |
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1 |
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Melting Point, °C (F) |
ASTM D87 |
57.8(136) |
59.4(139) |
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Oil Content, wt% |
ASTM D721 |
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0.6 |
Note 1: Products are certified on release to meet the values specified. Actual values may deviate within the established reproducibility of the test method specified.
Note 2: For purpose of determining conformance with specification, observed or calculated values shall be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last significant digit used in expressing the limiting value in accordance to the ASTM E 29 method
(a) In lieu of standard test method, alternate test methods may be used for the certification of a product property.
Health and safety
Health and Safety recommendations for this product can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) @ http://www.msds.exxonmobil.com/psims/psims.aspx
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12-2023