Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch hard waxes are synthetically produced by using gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology, in which Sasol is globally recognized as a commercial and technical pioneer. The GTL process uses a sustainable feedstock, natural gas, to produce premium Fischer-Tropsch hard waxes.

The following unique characteristics of Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch hard waxes ensure ideal performance properties in a variety of applications:
  • Synthetically produced; consistent high quality
  • Low viscosity
  • High degree of linearity and crystallinity
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Low surface energy

Various grades of Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch hard waxes comply with the regulations of the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) for food contact materials. Sasol Chemicals is certified against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Product name
Congealing point (°C)
Drop melting point (°C)
Penetration at 25 °C (1/10 mm)
Colour
Molecular weight (Dalton)
Supply form
SASOLWAX H1
96-100
112
<1
White
880 (typical value)
Pastilles / coarse powder
SASOLWAX C80
80-85
88
4-9
White
620 (typical value)
Pastilles / coarse powder
SASOLWAX C105
102-108
117
<1
White
1110
Pastilles / coarse powder
SASOLWAX LC 100
96-100
112
<1
White
Micro pastilles
SERATION FLEX 3100
/
106-111
/
White
Pastilles
SASOLWAX M5
56-60
20-30
White
Slab
SASOLWAX CE
26-32

Off white
Drums, bulk
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