Sasol Wax C80

Description

What is Sasol wax C80?

Sasol wax C80 is a high-purity, fully hydrogenated Fischer-Tropsch (FT) hard wax produced through synthetic gas-to-liquid synthesis. Characterized by its linear saturated alkane structure and narrow molecular weight distribution,  exhibiting high crystallization, extreme hardness, a sharp melting profile, and low melt viscosity.

Because it is synthetically produced, it offers superior chemical purity, consistency, and thermal stability compared to conventional petroleum-derived paraffin or micro-crystalline waxes.

Primary Applications and Industry Uses

• Hot-Melt Adhesives (HMA):  Functions as a performance diluent and open-time modifier in packaging, labeling, woodworking, and bookbinding formulations. It reduces open time, speeds up set times, and optimizes low-temperature flexibility and ring-and-ball softening points.

• Plastics & PVC Processing: Serves as an efficient external lubricant in rigid PVC extrusion and injection molding. It lowers melt friction, prevents metal sticking, and reduces processing torque without affecting mechanical strength.

• Polishes & Protective Coatings: Imparts high scratch resistance, gloss retention, and surface slip in automotive care, floor polishes, metal coatings, and printing inks.

• Master batches & Rubber Processing: Acts as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers, improving color homogenizing and reducing compound viscosity during rubber compounding.

Technical Specifications & Physical Properties:

Property                                                             Typical Value / Test Standard

CAS Number:                                                    8002-74-2

Congealing Point:                                      80 – 85 °C (ASTM D 938)      

Drop Melting Point:                                  88