Microcrystalline Wax Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Micro Wax
- Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax
Microcrystalline wax supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover a fine-crystalline petroleum wax used for structure, tack, flexibility and viscosity control in industrial and personal-care formulations. Also called micro wax or microcrystalline petroleum wax, it is distinct from paraffin wax, petroleum jelly and prepared wax blends.
Buyers can specify soft flexible grades for adhesives, sealants and polishes, hard high-melting grades for inks, rubber compounds and coatings, or refined controlled-colour grades for appearance-sensitive uses. Commercial material may be supplied as slabs, blocks, pellets or pastilles according to the grade.
Grade selection commonly considers congealing or melting range, penetration, viscosity, oil content, colour and odour. Microcrystalline wax is used as a binder, bulking agent, lubricant, release aid, emulsion stabiliser and viscosity modifier where its fine crystal structure and flexibility suit the formulation.
Send the application, required form, target grade controls, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 63231-60-7
- Grade
- soft flexible grade, hard high-melting grade, refined controlled-colour grade
- Appearance
- white to off-white, yellow or brown solid according to grade
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft flexible microcrystalline wax | flexible solid supplied as slabs, blocks, pellets or pastilles according to grade | — | Adhesives, sealants, polishes and protective formulations that use the wax's tack, flexibility and resistance to cracking. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Hard high-melting microcrystalline wax | firm solid supplied as slabs, blocks, pellets or pastilles according to grade | — | Printing inks, rubber compounds, coatings and wax blends that require greater hardness, structure or heat resistance than softer wax grades. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Refined controlled-colour microcrystalline wax | white to off-white solid | — | Personal-care and appearance-sensitive formulations that define colour, odour, congealing or melting range, penetration and oil-content limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX from ChemTrade
Request a quote for MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | petroleum-derived microcrystalline hydrocarbon wax | — |
| CAS number | 63231-60-7 | — |
| Commercial form | solid slabs, blocks, pellets or pastilles according to grade | — |
| Structure | fine crystalline wax with greater flexibility and tack than paraffin wax | — |
| Grade controls | congealing or melting range, penetration, viscosity, oil content, colour and odour are confirmed against the required grade | — |
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry place away from heat and ignition sources. Control heating when the wax is melted and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
What is the difference between microcrystalline wax and paraffin wax?
Both are petroleum-derived hydrocarbon waxes, but microcrystalline wax has a finer crystal structure and is generally more flexible and tacky. Paraffin wax forms larger crystals and is usually less adhesive. They are separate products, although formulators may blend them to adjust hardness, flexibility and melting behaviour.
Should I request a soft or hard microcrystalline wax grade?
Soft grades suit formulations that value tack, flexibility and resistance to cracking. Hard or high-melting grades suit products that need more structure, hardness or heat resistance. Share the intended use and the specification of any existing grade so the quotation can be matched to the requirement.
Which specifications matter when buying microcrystalline wax?
Common enquiry points include congealing or melting range, penetration, viscosity, oil content, colour, odour and physical form. The priorities differ between adhesives, printing inks, rubber compounds and personal-care formulations, so state the application as well as the target values.
Can microcrystalline wax be used in personal-care formulations?
Refined grades are used to build structure, control viscosity and support emulsion stability in suitable balms, creams and sticks. State the end use, colour and odour limits and required documentation so the offered grade can be assessed for the formulation.
In which physical forms is microcrystalline wax supplied?
Commercial grades may be offered as slabs, blocks, pellets or pastilles. Available form and packing depend on the selected grade and producer, so include handling and melting-equipment preferences in the enquiry.
What packing and documents can be requested for microcrystalline wax?
Send the preferred pack format and required product documents with the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the specific grade in the quotation.
What is needed for a microcrystalline wax price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the grade or target specification, application, quantity, delivery location and any packing or document requirements. A current price and its validity period can then be quoted against the complete requirement.