Prowaxx™ 1281 FR
ExxonMobil specialties , Canada
Product Description
Prowaxx 1281 FR is a low melt point, fully refined [FR] paraffin wax that is compositionally engineered to work well as the paraffin component in plant-based candle formulations and in mottled container candle applications. The low oil content makes it well equipped at minimizing syneresis in container candle blends and allows for higher fragrance loads. It is a translucent crystalline material in the solid state and a water white, low viscosity, clear liquid when molten. It is derived from petroleum via a carefully controlled refining process yielding a food grade wax with low to no odor thus imparting excellent hot and cold fragrance throw in candles. Prowaxx 1281 FR is primarily comprised of straight chain normal paraffin hydrocarbons, which impart excellent gloss and water repellent properties.
The ExxonMobil fully refined waxes, such as Prowaxx 1281 FR, meet the requirements for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for indirect food contact substances and contain an oxidation inhibitor to improve stability.
Prowaxx 1281 FR is biodegradable under composting conditions according to ASTM D6400 using ASTM D5338.
ExxonMobil waxes are produced and controlled according to the ExxonMobil Product Quality Management System, EN ISO 9000 or equivalent standard.
Features and Benefits
*User must check compliance with applicable regulations.
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Features |
Advantages and Potential Benefits |
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Low and narrow melt point range |
Enables faster melting to enhance fragrance throw |
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Low oil content |
Minimal syneresis (oil bleed) Ideal oil content to achieve a mottled aesthetic |
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Controlled molecular composition |
Enables consistent formulation with a range of other candle waxes Candle manufacturing flexibility (pouring and slurry) |
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Oxidation resistance |
Superior shelf life enables improved product stability |
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Low to no odor |
Excellent hot and cold fragrance throw |
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Colorless in solid state |
Achieves true dye color representation |
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Food grade quality |
Can be safely used as a component of nonfood articles in contact with food* |
Applications
Prowaxx 1281 FR can be used in the following applications subject to applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction*:
• Candles
• Wax blends and emulsions
• Paper cup and package coatings
• Corrugated boxes
• Antiozonant wax for rubber and tires
* User must check compliance with applicable regulations
Regulations and Claims
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This product is registered to the requirements of: |
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International Biodegradable Products Institute, Inc. BPI Compostable Certificate |
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This product meets or exceeds the requirements of: |
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FDA 21 CFR 178.3710 |
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ASTM Biodegradable according to ASTM D6400-12 using ASTM D5338-11 |
Properties and Specifications
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Property |
Standard Method(a) |
Min |
Max |
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Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, °C (F) |
ASTM D92 |
204(400) |
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ASTM Saybolt D156 Color (ASTM D6045 Acceptable) |
ASTM D6045 |
28 |
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Odor, Wax |
ASTM D1833 |
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1 |
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Melting Point, °C (F) |
ASTM D87 |
52.8(127) |
54.4(130) |
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Oil Content, wt% |
ASTM D721 |
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0.5 |
Note 1: Products are certified on release to meet the values specified. Actual values may deviate within the established reproducibility of the test method specified.
Note 2: For purpose of determining conformance with specification, observed or calculated values shall be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last significant digit used in expressing the limiting value in accordance to the ASTM E 29 method
(a) In lieu of standard test method, alternate test methods may be used for the certification of a product property.
Health and safety
Health and Safety recommendations for this product can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) @ http://www.msds.exxonmobil.com/psims/psims.aspx
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12-2023