Slack waxes are obtained from the de-waxing of Group I and II lubricating oils at crude oil refineries. These waxes are specified according to their melting points and oil contents and exist over a wide range depending on the crude oil source from which the wax is derived. Slack waxes consist mainly of normal and branched hydrocarbons and the ratio of these determine properties like the hardness and melting point. Slack waxes can be used in many non-food grade applications such as candles, construction board emulsions, match waxes and water barrier applications. Slack waxes make ideal blending components to obtain specific properties. Slack waxes can be further refined to obtain waxes with lower oil content, improve colour and render it food grade.
Slack Waxes
Cerax SPO
Description
A paraffinic unrefined slack wax, which may be used in blends that have a wider specification on oil content and penetration. Cerax SPO may be blended with candle wax blends in order to optimise cost or performance.
Cerax LMO
Description
A paraffinic and partially microcrystalline medium machine oil slack wax extract.
Cerax MMO
Description
A paraffinic and partially microcrystalline medium machine oil slack wax extract.
Description
A micro-crystalline unrefined slack wax extract, used for indusrtial applications whereby oil-binding or flexability are required.