Abdul Sattar Sons A Global Supplier of Slack Wax
Abdul Sattar Sons is the top trader, exporter and broker of Slack wax to industrial clients world-wide. We offer slack wax from various origins and offers a wide range of packaging options with a commitment to provide the highest quality products, along side an unmatchable level or service. Our slack wax satisfies the different demands of multiple industries whether you are in need a container or bulk cargo.
Slack Wax: An Overview
1. What is Slack Wax?
Slack wax: A byproduct obtained during the production of paraffin waxes. A blend of oil and wax, produced from the refining process for lubricating oil. At room temperature, slack wax is semi-solid with special properties and make it a useful feedstock in production of paraffin waxes.
2. Production of Slack Wax
Introduction of slack wax is a major step in the refining process; some key steps production are:
Step 1: Crude oil distillation (refinery) Crude oil is distilled and fractionated based on the boiling points of different hydrocarbons. The heavy lubricating oil fraction gives slack wax.
Deoiling - The heavy lubricant oil fraction is further de-oiled waxes are separated out from the Oil. This usually involves cooling and filtration where wax crystals are created then filtered out.
Treating and Melting: Finally, the produced wax is treated/melted to get slack waxes having set oil content/properties as desired.
3. Slack Wax Physical and Chemical Properties
MELTING POINT: 30-50*C (depend on grade and oil content)
Oil Content: Usually about 10% to 30%, depending on the source
Color: Varied from yellow to brown as per oil content and refining process.
Smell: The smell would be light, but the odor is there because of oil.
Solubility: it is insoluble in water but, may soluble with benzene and ether what are organic solvent.
Chemical Structure: A blended mixture of long hydrocarbon chains (alkanes)
4. Specifications and properties of various grades (- Slack Wax Grade - Specify)
There are different grades of slack wax depending on oil content and/or refining level;
1. High Oil Content Slack Wax
Description:
Slack wax with high oil content has a large proportion of dispersed oils, normally ranging from 20% to 30%. This grade is somewhat crude and suitable for applications where oil contamination is not a problem.
Properties:
Oil Content: 20% to 30%
Melting Point: Lower melting point in general 30°C to 40°C
Color: Brown when young (image below), fading to light brownish with patches of orange-yellow as the mushrooms get older.
Odor- Stronger smell because Hyperlube has more oil
Viscosity: Thicker oil due to higher oil content
Applications:
Industrial LubricantsBase for all kind of industrial lubricant manufacturing.
Rubber Industry: It serves as a processing aid in rubber compounding and tire manufacturing.
Mold Release Agents: Used in processes where it is necessary to demolding of molded articles.
The bitumen modificationAs an additive in the production of bitumens (road construction)section
2. Low Oil Content Slack Wax
Description:
Low oil content slack wax, is more refine that has anything from 10% to a maximum of about 20%. It offers superior physical characteristics and is, consequently, employed in applications requiring increased purity and performance.
Properties:
Oil Content: 10% to 20%
Higher Melting Point: around 40°C to 50°
Color: Pale yellow with brown
Odor: Less odorous because of less oil
Viscosity: Higher viscosity comparing to high oil content slack wax
Applications:
Candle Making: As an additive in candle making.
Polishes and Coatings: Used in manufacturing a wide range of polishes, coatings for floors furniture as well vehicles.
Emulsions: Functions as an emulsion stabilizer during the manufacturing of cosmetics and other liquid-based formulations
Textile Industry - It apply to finishing and treating textiles in order to encourage certain properties.
Types of Slack Wax
1. Heavy Slack Wax
Heavy slack wax contains more oil and has a lower melting point. It is generally employed in high-oil applications like industrial lubricants, as well as rubber compounding.
2. Light Slack Wax
Having a low oil content and high melting point, light slack wax. This is used in higher purity and performance applications (eg candle making, polishes and coatings).
3. Technical Slack Wax
Technical Grade Slack Wax: It is produced taking into account the desired technical properties for use in specific industrial fields. The oil content can vary widely depending upon the intended application for this type of gobo.
Uncommon evaluations of slack wax and at times even a blend is utilized to upgrade the material.
Properties: it comprises fundamentally of normal straight-chain paraffins without aromatics.
Industrial Usage:
Lubricants and Greases:
Slack wax is used as a raw material to manufacture different types of industrial lubricants and greases because it has the ability to lubricate.
Compounding of Rubber :
Here, in the rubber industry it aids as a spandexizer where gives superior stretch and durability for all kind of rubbers.
Mold Release Agents:
Used in the manufacture of mold release agents for various manufacturing processes, making it possible to easily remove molded products.
Bitumen Modification:
As an additive in the manufacturing of modified bitumen for road building and other applications to enhance performance as well its durability with asphalt.
Consumer Usage:
Candles: Slack wax can be mixed with other waxes to create blends that have the right characteristics for any burning performance or candle look.
Polishes and Coatings:
Find its application in the manufacturing of polishes, coatings for home appliances or automotive with protective glossy look.
Textiles: Used to produce water repellent, soft and smooth finish of textiles.
Cosmetics: Used in the emulsification of cosmetics like creams and lotions
Countries of Origin
International production of slack wax comes from different countries but importantly;
China: One of the main slack wax producing countries in the world having significant refining capacity.
United States: The country is well known for producing some of the best quality slack waxes that meet both tough and industry-specific standards.
Russia: An important producer and exporter of slack wax, active in a large part of the global market.
Seventh in the list is Iran, which chiefly exports slack wax to meet several industrial needs in Middle East.
Benefits of Slack Wax
Versatility: There are a number of applications which slack wax covers that contain lots and tons in their numbers showcasing the versatile nature.
Cost-effective: It is one of the cheapest waxes and additives around, providing a cost-efficient solution for most applications.
Lubricating Properties:- Due to its inherent lubricating properties, it is used in the manufacture of industrial dilutants as well as greases.
Blending Agent: The product is excellent as a blending agent in making candles, polishes and coatings.
Emulsifying Properties: - Its emulsification properties are boon in cosmetic as well industrial uses.
Slack wax is available in following packaging options
Abdul Sattar Sons have a number of packaging to fulfill the diverse needs our customers and available different types:
Small Containers: Ideal for retail and small industrial users to enhance convenience and ensure ease of use.
Large Drums: Perfect for medium to large-sized industrial use ensuring effective logistics and storage.
Bulk Packaging: Applicable for larger volume buyers both economical and treating (available in bulk cartons to assist with transportation/storage)
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Wholesale and Bulk Supply
Abdul Sattar Sons brings a competitive price and dependable supply for the slack wax wholesalers, as being one of the top suppliers in Pakistan. With our vast network, we deliver on time every-time and offer the exact same quality like no other choice whether you are a business or individual. We know how critical it is to keep your supply chain intact and are dedicated to filling our services as timely mannered manner possible.
Conclusion
Whereas slack wax is largely used in industrial applications as a raw material and feedstock. Abdul Sattar Sons is committed to delivering premium quality slack wax, outstanding customer service and customizable packaging options in order to cater broad demands of our customers based worldwide. No matter if you need few or many, we are capable of providing fast and accurate shipments to satisfy your needs. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction reflects our global reputation as a reliable partner in the slack wax business with its ever-changing requirements are met by us.
