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Microcrystalline Wax

Microcrystalline wax is commonly used in cosmetics and candles, but it can also be used as a blending ingredient to increase flexibility, viscosity and hardness in other products. It can vary in color from white to amber and ranges in texture from soft and tacky to hard and brittle, depending on the grade of microcrystalline.

Overview
Applications

MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
	BW-408	BW-429	BW-430	BW-431	BW-405
Congealing Point (D-938)	140°F-150°F	155°F-165°F	155°F-163°F	164°F-172°F	190°F-204°F
Drop Melt Point (D-127)	155°F-165°F	165°F-175°F	170°F-180°F	175°F-185°F	190°F-204°F
Color (Visual)	White to Off White	Light Yellow to Amber	White to Off White	White to Off White	White to Off White
Oil Content (D-721)	1.5% Max	1.5% Max	1.5% Max	1.0% Max	2.0% Max
Needle Penetration (D-1321) 0.1 mm @ 77°F0.1 mm @ 100°F	80 – 130 200 – 250	22 – 30 80 – 112	20 – 30 85 – 110	6 – 12 18 – 44	5 – 10

Microcrystalline wax is commonly used in cosmetics and candles, but it can also be used as a blending ingredient to increase flexibility, thickness and hardness in other products. It can vary in color from white to amber and ranges in texture from soft and tacky to hard and brittle, depending on the grade of microcrystalline.

Other uses include:

Candles
Laminations
Adhesives
Cosmetics
Lubricants
Novelty blends
Beehive coatings
Pomades

Overview

MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
	BW-408	BW-429	BW-430	BW-431	BW-405
Congealing Point (D-938)	140°F-150°F	155°F-165°F	155°F-163°F	164°F-172°F	190°F-204°F
Drop Melt Point (D-127)	155°F-165°F	165°F-175°F	170°F-180°F	175°F-185°F	190°F-204°F
Color (Visual)	White to Off White	Light Yellow to Amber	White to Off White	White to Off White	White to Off White
Oil Content (D-721)	1.5% Max	1.5% Max	1.5% Max	1.0% Max	2.0% Max
Needle Penetration (D-1321) 0.1 mm @ 77°F0.1 mm @ 100°F	80 – 130 200 – 250	22 – 30 80 – 112	20 – 30 85 – 110	6 – 12 18 – 44	5 – 10

Applications

Product	Description
BW-408 Microcrystalline Wax	This white microcrystalline wax is soft and tacky with a 145°F melt point.
BW-429 Microcrystalline Wax	This yellow microcrystalline wax is soft, flexible, and has a 165°F melt point.
BW-430 Microcrystalline Wax	This white microcrystalline wax is soft, flexible, and has a 160°F melt point.
BW-431 Microcrystalline Wax	This white microcrystalline wax is hard, brittle, and has a 180°F melt point.
BW-405 Microcrystalline Wax	This white microcrystalline wax is hard, brittle, and has a 195°F melt point.
FDA Status: All products are in compliance with Federal Regulations 21 CFR-178.3710 and 172.886