Waxes

Rice BranWax

Rice BranWax is the vegetable wax extracted from the bran oil of rice.

The main components of rice bran wax are aliphatic acids (wax acids) and higher alcohol ester.

Uses:

  • Rice Bran wax is edible
  • Used as a substitute for carnauba wax
  • Used in paper coatings
  • Textiles
  • Fruit and vegetable coating
  • Confectionary
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Candle making
  • Electric insulation
  • Textiles
  • Leather sizing
  • Water proofing
  • Carbon paper
  • Typewriter ribbons
  • Printing inks
  • Lubricants
  • Crayons
  • Adhesives
  • Chewing gums
  • Adhesives
  • Cosmetics

Sr. No.

Specifications

Range

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Melting Point

77 – 86 °C

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Saponification Value

75 – 120

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Iodine Number

11.1 – 17.6

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Free fatty acids

2.1% - 7.3%

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Phosphorous

0.01% – 0.15%

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Color

Off-white to moderate orange brown

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Odor

typical fatty, crayola-ish

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Oil Content

2% - 30%