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A solid wax-like residue left when petroleum evaporates. Shipped in drums. Used in the preparation of ceresine, in the paper industry and in the manufacture of floor polishes. Highly combustible. Crude wax melts at 79,5°C. | A solid wax-like residue left when petroleum evaporates. Shipped in drums. Used in the preparation of ceresine, in the paper industry and in the manufacture of floor polishes. Highly combustible. Crude wax melts at 79,5°C. | ||
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | ||
[[Category:Oil and chemicals]] | [[Category:Oil and chemicals]] | ||
[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:50, 6 April 2012
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| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
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Fossil Wax
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Description
A solid wax-like residue left when petroleum evaporates. Shipped in drums. Used in the preparation of ceresine, in the paper industry and in the manufacture of floor polishes. Highly combustible. Crude wax melts at 79,5°C.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.