Petroleum Wax, Synthetic

Methyl Ethyl Cellulose Microcrystalline Wax Paraffin, Synthetic Petroleum Wax Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Poloxamer... 

Petroleum Wax, Synthetic, occurs as an off white to white wax. It is a refined mixture of solid hydrocarbons, paraffinic in nature, prepared by the catalytic polymerization of ethylene or copolymer of ethylene with linear (C3-C12) alpha-olefins. Synthetic Petroleum Wax ranges in melting point from about 77° to 116° (170° to 240°F). It is most soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons and least soluble in ketones, in esters, and in alcohols. 

SYNS MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX PETROLEUM WAX, SYNTHETIC (FCC) REFINED PETROLEUM WAX... 

Synonyms Microcrystalline wax Petroleum wax, synthetic Refined petroleum wax... 

Petroleum sulfonates, sodium salts Petroleum sulfonic acid, monosodium salt. See Sodium petroleum sulfonate Petroleum thinner. See VM P naphtha Petroleum wax CAS 977051-70-9 UN 1223 (DOT) INS905c Synonyms Microcrystalline wax Petroleum wax, synthetic Refined petroleum wax Classification Petroleum hydrocarbon Definition Hydrocarbon derived from petroleum three types paraffin waxes, microcrystalline waxes, and petrolatum waxes Properties Translucent wax, odorless, tasteless very si. sol. in org. soivs. insol. in water m.p. 48-93 C... 

Surface active agents Waxes and polishes Textile specialties Lubricants Toiletries Cement additive Petroleum demulsifier Synthetic resin... 

The natural oleochemicals are obtained from natural oils with the least change in the stmcture of the carbon chain fraction. In contrast, synthetic oleochemicals are built up from ethylene to the desired carbon chain fraction or from oxidation of petroleum waxes. 

M. Dirand, M. Bouroukba, V. Chevallier, D. Petitjean, E. Behar, V, Ruffier-Meray (2002). J. Chem. Eng. Data, 47, 115-143. Normal alkanes, multialkane synthetic model mixtures, and real petroleum waxes Crystallographic structures, thermodynamic properties, and crystallization. 

Dirand, M., Bouroukba, M., Chevallier, V., Petitjean, D., Behar, E., and Ruffier—Meray, V., Normal Alkanes, Multialkane Synthetic Model Mixtures, and Real Petroleum Waxes Crystallographic Structures, Thermodynamic Properties, and Crystallization, /. Chem. Eng. Data, 47,115-143, 2002. 

Ross Wax 100. See Synthetic wax Ross Wax 140. See Ethylene distearamide Ross Wax 145. See Petroleum wax Ross Wax 160. See Synthetic wax Ross Wax 165. See Petroleum wax Rotary Hydrated Lime MR-200. See Calcium hydroxide... 

Petroleum wax Polysorbate 60 coatings, protective fruits Coumarone/indene resin Polyethylene Sucrose fatty acid esters Sucrose palmitate Sucrose tristearate coatings, protective fruits/vegetables Polyethylene, oxidized Synthetic wax coatings, protective fruits/vegs. 

The natural oleochemicals are obtained from natural oils with the least change in the structure of the carbon chain fraction. In contrast, synthetic oleochemicals are built up from ethylene to the desired carbon chain fraction or from oxidation of petroleum waxes. Fats and oils are renewable products of nature. One can aptly call them oil from the sun where the sun s energy is biochemically converted to valuable oleochemicals via oleo-chemistry. Natural oleochemicals derived from natural fats and oils by splitting or trans-esterification, such as fatty acids, methyl esters, and glycerine are termed basic oleochemicals. Fatty alcohols and fatty amines may also be counted as basic oleochemicals, because of their importance in the manufacture of derivatives (6). Further processing of the basic oleochemicals by different routes, such as esterification, ethoxylation, sulfation, and amidation (Fig. 12.1), produces other oleochemical products, which are termed oleochemical derivatives. 

The estimated distribution of polyolefin hot melt adhesives by type is shown in Fig. 2. The actual amount of polymer used is somewhat different for the three types of adhesives because the EVA adhesives are formulated with large quantities of tackifiers and/or extenders, such as petroleum and synthetic waxes. Relative proportions of polymer in the various types of hot melt adhesives are estimated as shown in Fig. 3. This situation is expected to change during the next ten years as new polymers are developed to act as adhesives for specific end-use application. 

Catalytic Dewaxing Also called CDW. A hydiocracking process for removing waxes (linear aliphatic hydrocarbons) from petroleum streams by converting them to lower molecular weight hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a synthetic mordenite. Developed by BP two units were operating in 1988. 

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