Ceresin wax
Description
A white or slightly yellowish wax mineral wax prepared from purified and decolorized ozocerite. Ceresin is refined by treating powdered ozocerite with concentrated acid sulfuric acid then filtering through animal charcoal. The resultant wax is similar to wax paraffin, but is harder and has a higher melting point. Ceresin is composed of a wide range of long chain saturated hydrocarbons ranging from C20 to C32. Ceresin is used for candles, textile and paper sizing, floor polish, waterproofing, shoe polishes, and leather coating.
Synonyms and Related Terms
"crsine (Fr.); ceresina (Esp., It.); purified ozocerite; earth wax; mineral wax; cerosin; ceresine
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, naphtha. Insoluble in water. Unaffected by acids or alkalis.
| Melting Point | 61-78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.91-.92 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible.
Comparisons
Authority
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- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2033; mp=61-78 C
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- E.J.LaBarre, E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969
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