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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A low-melting fraction of paraffin wax that has a melting point of 36 - 45C (105-112F). Match wax is primarily used to make match heads and fireplace starter blocks. It has also been used in wax lamps.
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A low-melting fraction of [[paraffin wax]] that has a melting point of 36 - 45C (105-112F). Match wax is primarily used to make match heads and fireplace starter blocks. It has also been used in wax lamps.
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Risks ==
  
 
Combustible.
 
Combustible.
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 581
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 581

Latest revision as of 14:36, 26 September 2022

Description

A low-melting fraction of Paraffin wax that has a melting point of 36 - 45C (105-112F). Match wax is primarily used to make match heads and fireplace starter blocks. It has also been used in wax lamps.

Risks

Combustible.

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 581