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:
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 |
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SASOLWAX H1
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SASOLWAX C80
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SASOLWAX C105
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SASOLWAX LC 100
Product name:
SERATION FLEX 3100