Sisal hemp wax

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Description

A wax found on the fibers and leaves of the agave plant, Agave sisalana (and A. rigida), native to Central America.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sisal wax; hemp wax

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Iodine value=28-29
  • Acid value=16-19
  • Saponification value = 56-58
  • Melting Point = 74-81 C
  • Density = 1.007-1.010 g/ml

Resources and Citations

  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: melting point = 74-81, density=1.007-1.010, iodine value=28-29, acid value=16-19, saponification value = 56-58

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