Montan Wax Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Lignite Wax
Montan wax supplier for polish, plastics, coatings and personal care buyers in Malaysia. Also known as lignite wax, montan wax is a hard mineral wax recovered by solvent extraction of lignite, or brown coal, rather than a petroleum or vegetable wax. It is traded as a hard, brittle flake, granule or powder.
Crude, refined and bleached grades serve different colour and consistency requirements. Crude material is dark brown, refining gives a cleaner and more consistent wax, and bleaching produces the light-coloured grade specified for cosmetics and light-coloured formulations. The wax typically melts in the 80 to 95 degrees Celsius range, with acid value, saponification value and colour confirmed per quoted grade.
Buyers specify montan wax as a hard component in floor, shoe and furniture polishes, as a lubricant in PVC and engineering plastics, as a binding and viscosity controlling wax in toiletries, and in candles, carbon paper and release agents. Saponified montan ester waxes are separate derivative products and are not listed here.
State whether you need crude, refined or bleached montan wax, then give the form, colour or melting specification, quantity and delivery location. The quotation will identify the matched grade, packing, documentation and delivery basis.
- CAS number
- 8002-53-7
- Grade
- crude montan wax, refined montan wax, bleached montan wax
- Appearance
- hard brittle wax in flake, granule or powder form, dark brown as crude and progressively lighter after refining and bleaching
Montan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude montan wax | dark brown hard flake or granule | — | Industrial polish compounds, carbon paper, release agents and wax blends where the natural colour is acceptable. | Pack format is confirmed for the quoted flake or granule form. |
| Refined montan wax | brown to tan hard flake or granule | — | Lubricant for PVC and engineering plastics, polish formulations and coating systems where a cleaner, more consistent wax is specified. | Pack format is confirmed for the quoted flake or granule form. |
| Bleached montan wax | light-coloured hard flake or powder | — | Cosmetic and toiletry formulations, light-coloured polishes and wax blends where colour limits are part of the specification. | Pack format is confirmed for the quoted flake or powder form. |
How to buy montan wax from ChemTrade
Request a quote for montan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 8002-53-7 | — |
| Chemical identity | hard mineral wax recovered by solvent extraction of lignite (brown coal) | — |
| Appearance | hard brittle flake, granule or powder | — |
| Melting behaviour | hard, high-melting wax, typically melting in the 80 to 95 degrees Celsius range | — |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; soluble in hot organic solvents | — |
| Grade constants | acid value, saponification value and colour are grade-specific and confirmed per quotation | — |
Montan Wax applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from ignition sources and strong oxidising agents. Follow the handling information supplied with the quoted grade.
Common questions about montan wax
What is montan wax?
Montan wax, also called lignite wax, is a hard mineral wax recovered by solvent extraction of lignite (brown coal). It is a hard, brittle flake or granule that typically melts in the 80 to 95 degrees Celsius range.
What is the difference between crude, refined and bleached grades?
Crude material is dark brown and suits applications where colour is not critical. Refining gives a cleaner, more consistent wax for plastics and polish work, and bleaching produces the light-coloured wax specified for cosmetics and light-coloured formulations.
Are saponified montan ester waxes covered on this page?
No. Saponified or esterified montan derivatives are separate products with their own specifications. This page covers crude, refined and bleached montan wax only; name the derivative if your formulation needs one.
How is montan wax packed and delivered?
It is a solid wax handled as flake, granule or powder. The quotation confirms a suitable pack format for that form, plus delivery arrangements for the stated destination.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide the grade, form, colour or melting specification, quantity and delivery location. The quotation carries its own validity period and confirms availability, packing and documentation.