Prowaxx 1471 CY
ExxonMobil specialties , United States
Product Description
Prowaxx 1471 CY is a mid to high melt point, fully refined [FR] paraffin wax that is compositionally engineered to work well as the primary wax component in crayons. 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 1471 CY 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 1471 CY, 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 1471 CY 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
Features |
Advantages and Potential Benefits |
Colorless and translucent in solid state |
Achieves true dye color representation |
Food grade quality |
Can be safely used as a component of nonfood articles in contact with food* |
Low oil content |
Minimal syneresis (oil bleed) |
Oxidation resistance |
Superior shelf life enables improved product stability |
Low to no odor |
No cross-odor contamination |
Primarily straight chain normal paraffin hydrocarbons |
Outstanding water repellent properties Excellent gloss |
Applications
Prowaxx 1471 CY can be used in the following applications subject to applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction*:
• Crayons
• Paper cup and package coatings
• Wax blends and emulsions
*User must check compliance with applicable regulations
Regulations and Claims
This product is registered to the requirements of: |
International Biodegradable Products Institute, Inc. BPI Compostable Certificate |
This product meets or exceeds the requirements of: |
FDA 21 CFR 178.3710 |
ASTM Biodegradable according to ASTM D6400-12 using ASTM D5338-11 |
Properties and Specifications
Property |
Standard Method(a) |
Min |
Max |
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, °C (F) |
ASTM D92 |
210(410) |
|
ASTM Saybolt D156 Color (ASTM D6045 Acceptable) |
ASTM D6045 |
26 |
|
Odor, Wax |
ASTM D1833 |
|
1 |
Oil Content, wt% |
ASTM D721 |
|
0.7 |
Melting Point, °C (F) |
ASTM D87 |
62.8(145) |
65.0(149) |
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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01-2024