Nomenclature
Opalwax; Castorwax. Properties
Mol wt about 932. A hard, white wax, mp 86-88°. Iodine number
(Wijs') <5.0. Extremely insol in water and in the more common
organic solvents.Use
In water-repellent coatings, candles, shoe polish,
carbon paper, ointments and cosmetics; for impregnating paper, wood,
cloth; for electrical condenser impregnation; as solid lubricant;
as a pressure mold release agent in the manuf of formed plastics and
rubber goods.