Synthetic Waxes

Synthetic Waxes

IRM Synthetic waxes are produced by the Fischer-Tropsch process. This process converts natural gas, coal or other carbon rich stock into long chain paraffins. Fischer-Tropsch waxes are very hard, high melting, and white products, free of any aromatic impurities. They consist mainly of saturated, long straight-chain hydrocarbons with only a small number of iso-alkanes (methyl branches). Their high linearity and sharp carbon distribution produce a narrow melt range, making these waxes highly versatile for wax formulation. The oil content of synthetic waxes is very low and consists mainly of short-chain paraffins.

Synthetic waxes can be used in the same applications as petroleum paraffin waxes: hot met adhesives, coatings, laminating, printing inks, PVC lubricants, candles, paperboard, textiles, polishes, etc.


IRM Synthetic Wax Melting Point Oil content,
max, wt.%
Color Saybolt,
min
Viscosity @
100/135°C, cSt
Penetration @
25°C, dmm
(°F) (°C)
Indrawax 140-CS 140 60 6.0 +20 3.5 22
Indrawax 158-CS 158 70 1.0 +20 4.5 7
Indrawax 160-CS 160 71 4.0 +15 4.5 13
Indrawax 185-M 185 85 1.8 0 9 9
Indrawax 189-CS 205 96 4.0 +15 6.5 8
Indrawax 190-M 190 88 0.75 +15 9.5 7
Indrawax 196-CS 212 100 2.0 +15 5.5 5
Indrawax 198-CS 198 92 0.75 +15 5.5 7
Indrawax 208-CS 230 110 0.5 +15 9 1 max