JAPAN WAX

Base Information

• Chemical Name: JAPAN WAX
• CAS No.: 8001-39-6
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol file: 8001-39-6.mol

Synonyms:Japan wax;Fats, Japan wax; Haze wax; Haze waxes; Japan tallow; Rhus succedana wax; Rhus succedana,fat; Sumach wax; Vegetable wax; Wax, Japan; Waxes and Waxy substances, Japan;Waxes and Waxy substances, Rhus succedana; Waxes and Waxy substances, haze;Waxes, Japan

Chemical Property of JAPAN WAX

Chemical Property:

• Melting Point: 53.5-55°
• PSA: 0.00000
• Density: 0.97-0.98
• LogP: 0.00000

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

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• Description: Japan wax is a tallow obtained from the fruits of the oriental sumac, Rhus succedanea (Japan, Formosa, and Indo-China), R. vemicifera (Japan) and R. trichocarpa (China, Indo-China, India, and Japan). Japan wax is prepared mostly from the mesocarp by hot pressing the immature fruit. Depending upon the method of preparation, the commercial tallow may contain more or less of the kernel fat which alters its melting range. Japan wax may be bleached by exposing flakes to sunlight for some days or weeks.The wax is unusual in that it contains glycerides of the C19-C23 dibasic acids and also has a particularly high content of tripalmitin. The former are credited with giving Japan wax its characteristic properties of toughness and ability to be kneaded without crumbling.Uses of Japan wax include the manufacture of candles, wax matches, pomades, creams, polishes, textile finishes and sizing, and lubricant for cordage and leather dressing.
• Uses: As a substitute for beeswax in wax varnishes or candles, ingredients in plasters, ointments; floor waxes, furniture polish. As a plasticizer in dental impression compounds.