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TESTING METHODS
ASTM Methods          Color Chart

Waxes and Oils - CJ Robinson Company

With our own team of specialists and two laboratories on site, we can work closely with you to develop custom products that can help you excel in your marketplace. Whatever the product or application, you can be assured of the quality, thanks to our rigorous quality assurance program.

We offer unrivaled expertise:

  • Laboratory specialists to work with you developing optimum waxes for your needs
  • Highly trained technicians to help you solve any wax-related manufacturing issues
  • Quality Control specialists
Waxes and Oils - CJ Robinson Company
 
ASTM Wax Testing Method for Petroleum Waxes
Melt Point
D-87
Plateau Melt
Used for parraffins
110-160 F paraffin waxes
D-127
Drop Melt Point
For Micros and Petrolatums
140-200 F microwaxes
D-938
Congealing Point
Quick test of melt point
Appx. 3 F lower than D-87
Oil Content
D-721
Oil Content
Measures quantity of
liquid paraffin in wax
Fully Refined <0.5%
Semi-Refined 0.5-1.0%
Scale 1.0-3.0%
Penetration
D-1321
Needle Penetration
Measures Hardness with usual readings at 77 F, 100 F, or 110 F
9-20 (.1mm) for paraffin @77F
Viscosity
D-88
Saybolt Viscosity
Resistance to flow at a given temperature which is usually 210 F
Paraffin 36-50 SUS
Saybolt Universal Seconds
D-445
Kinematics Viscosity
Resistance to flow measured in centistokes
Paraffins 2.9-7.5
Color
D-1500
Color-Micros
Test used for waxes with yellow and darker color
0 to -8.0
D-156
Color-Paraffin
Test for white to off-white paraffins
+30 to -16
Odor
D-1833
Odor Rating
A numerical rating for odor intensity
 
Peroxide Number
D-1832
Peroxide No.
Quantitative measure for oxidation
 
Flash Point
D-92
Flash Point
Ignition Temperature of wax
Cleveland Open Cup

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Comparison of Color Methods
Color of Petroleum Wax
ASTM Color
ASTM D-1500
Saybolt Color
ASTM D-156
Lovibond
Color
Waxes and Oils - CJ Robinson Company

 

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C.J. Robinson Company, Inc.
Continental Business Center
55 East Front Street
Bridgeport, PA 19405
Phone:  800-382-8406      610-239-7440
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