Re: Microcrystalline Wax

[Murray Leshner <murrayatuptowngallery@yahoo.com>]

From http://www.shell-lubricants.com/Wax/terms.html

 

Microcystalline Wax

Petroleum waxes derived from short residues (vacuum distillation residues) or by processing tank bottom wax or sucker rod wax. Typical grades would show a much finer crystal structure than paraffin waxes and the ability to form smooth mixtures with oil or solvent. The lower melting grades (e.g. in range 135-145 degrees F) are very flexible and adhesive, and contain a wide range of molecular types including a high proportion of 'non-normal' paraffins.


Mark Booth <boothm@mac.com> wrote:

> Microcrystalline Wax Question:
>
> I would like to learn more about the use and practice of 
> microcrystalline wax in print quality? Is this process limited to 
> certain types of emulsion? How is the wax obtained? Method of 
> application and uses? It seems that Bob Kiss makes use of this 
> process in his work. I would like to learn more. Thanks for the 
> education.
> ~ Mark Booth