Sisal hemp wax

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