Product Overview
Fischer-Tropsch Wax (FT Wax) is a high-purity synthetic wax produced through the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, where carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂) derived from natural gas are converted into long-chain hydrocarbons using specialized catalysts under controlled temperature and pressure.
The resulting wax consists primarily of straight-chain alkanes (typically 90–95% purity), offering superior consistency and performance compared to conventional petroleum-based waxes.
FT Wax is characterized by:
- High melting point
- Low melt viscosity
- High hardness
- Excellent thermal stability
- Non-toxic and odorless composition
Due to these properties, Fischer-Tropsch Wax is widely used in plastics processing, coatings, adhesives, inks, rubber compounds, and various industrial applications where enhanced lubrication, hardness, and dispersion performance are required.
Key Specifications
Typical physical and chemical properties include:
- Appearance: Powder or granular form
- Color (Saybolt): ≥ 15
- Dropping Point: 100 ± 3°C
- Solidification Point: 89 – 93°C
- Viscosity @ 140°C: ≤ 20 mPa·s
- Penetration @ 25°C: ≤ 5 dmm
These characteristics provide excellent processing stability and mechanical performance across various industrial applications.
Core Application Areas
Plastic and Masterbatch Processing
Fischer-Tropsch Wax is widely used in plastic processing and color masterbatch production.
Key benefits include:
- Acts as an efficient lubricant in PVC and engineering plastics such as PA and PC
- Reduces melt viscosity during processing
- Improves filler and pigment dispersion
- Prevents pigment agglomeration in color masterbatches
- Enhances surface gloss and finish of final products
Adhesive Industry
FT Wax is commonly used as a functional modifier in hot-melt adhesive formulations.
EVA Hot-Melt Adhesives
- Enhances heat resistance
- Improves substrate wetting properties
- Helps control open time during bonding
Food-Contact Adhesives
Certain grades meet FDA standards, making them suitable for adhesives used in food packaging materials.
Coatings and Inks
Fischer-Tropsch Wax plays an important role in improving coating and ink performance.
Functional Modification
- Printing inks: Micronized FT wax (5–20 μm particle size) improves abrasion resistance and can create decorative textures such as water-pattern or stripe effects in coatings.
- Powder coatings: Functions as an extrusion lubricant, reducing energy consumption and improving coating flow during processing.
Industrial Coatings
In automotive and metal protective coatings, FT wax enhances:
- Surface hardness
- Scratch resistance
- Overall durability of the coating film
Other Industrial Applications
Rubber Processing
Acts as a protective additive that migrates to the rubber surface, forming a thin protective film that delays ozone cracking and environmental degradation.
Metal Polishing Compounds
Due to its high hardness, FT wax provides consistent abrasive force when used as a carrier in wax-based polishing pastes.
Cosmetics
Used as a structural component in lipsticks, creams, and cosmetic formulations, where its controlled melting range helps maintain product stability at body temperature.
Synthetic Fuel Production
FT wax can be hydrocracked to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthetic kerosene (FT-SPK), an alternative fuel used in aviation and energy applications.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging
Standard packaging option:
- 25 kg polyethylene (PE) moisture-proof valve bags
Packaging is designed to protect the product from moisture and maintain consistent quality during transportation and storage.
Storage Guidelines
For optimal product stability:
- Storage Temperature: ≤ 30°C
- Temperatures above 35°C may cause melting and lump formation
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse
- Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids
Stacking Recommendation:
Maximum 3 layers to avoid packaging deformation.
Regular inspections are recommended to ensure packaging integrity and prevent contamination.
