Identification

Nameparaffin wax
CAS Number8002-74-2
FDA UNIII9O0E3H2ZE
MDL NumberMFCD00132833

Regulatory

FEMA Number3216
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8002-74-2 ; PARAFFIN WAX
FDA RegulationFDA PART 133 -- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS

Physical Properties

Appearance white solid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Melting Point 52.00 to 58.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point > 320.00 °F. TCC ( > 160.00 °C. )
Shelf Life 64.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in water, 9.409e-006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIng['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data']
Cosmetic Usesskin conditioning

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength low
Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorymultipurpose additives
Recommendation for paraffin wax usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

emollients viscosity controlling agents

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

microease 110S microease 110XF microease 1132 microease 114S paraffin wax ( medium ) NF mp: 124 - 130 F paraffin wax (hard) NF mp: 127- 135 F paraffin wax fully refined petroleum wax synscrub 164 BLS synscrub 164 GRS synscrub 164S PubMed: Influence of intra-oral sensory impairment by anaesthesia on food comminution and mixing in dentate subjects. PubMed: The effects of prepubertal epididymal ligation upon the rat testis. PubMed: Observational study on the occurrence of muscle spindles in human digastric and mylohyoideus muscles. PubMed: Effect of skin coatings on prolonging shelf life of kagzi lime fruits (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle). PubMed: Salmonella penetration through eggshells of chickens of different genetic backgrounds. PubMed: Three-dimensional, paper-based microfluidic devices containing internal timers for running time-based diagnostic assays. PubMed: Effects of prepubertal epididymal ligation on the androgen receptor distribution of the rat testis. PubMed: [Relationship between food mixing ability and oral health-related quality of life in partially edentulous patients]. PubMed: Comparing masticatory performance and mixing ability. PubMed: Comparative 90-day dietary study of paraffin wax in Fischer-344 and Sprague-Dawley rats. PubMed: The effects of edible coatings on chicken egg quality under refrigerated storage. PubMed: Localization of norovirus and poliovirus in Pacific oysters. PubMed: The effects of Creatine Long-Term Supplementation on Muscle Morphology and Swimming Performance in Rats. PubMed: Chewing and taste increase blood velocity in the celiac but not the superior mesenteric arteries. PubMed: Comparisons between a mixing ability test and masticatory performance tests using a brittle or an elastic test food. PubMed: Association between food mixing ability and electromyographic activity of jaw-closing muscles during chewing of a wax cube. PubMed: Association between food mixing ability and mandibular movements during chewing of a wax cube. PubMed: Objective and subjective hardness of a test item used for evaluating food mixing ability. PubMed: Distinction between porcine circovirus type 2 enteritis and porcine proliferative enteropathy caused by Lawsonia intracellularis. PubMed: Manufacture of large uniform droplets using rotating membrane emulsification. PubMed: Controlled-release systems for the delivery of cyromazine into water surface. PubMed: Validity and reliability of a newly developed method for evaluating masticatory function using discriminant analysis. PubMed: A new and simple method for evaluating masticatory function using newly developed artificial test food. PubMed: Laboratory assessment of the status of Her-2/neu protein and oncogene in breast cancer specimens: comparison of immunohistochemistry assay with fluorescence in situ hybridisation assays. PubMed: Physiologic variation of sucrase activity and microbial counts in human saliva. PubMed: Determination of benzene in polypropylene food-packaging materials and food-contact paraffin waxes. PubMed: Formulation and evaluation of baits for oral rabies vaccination of raccoons (Procyon lotor). PubMed: Comb wax mediates the acquisition of nest-mate recognition cues in honey bees. PubMed: Microbial profiles of country-cured hams aged in stockinettes, barrier bags, and paraffin wax.