Wax microcrystalline

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hydrocarbon wax; microcristalline wax (engl.); Microcrystalline paraffin wax; Paraffinum microcristallinum

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Microcrystalline wax is a crystalline, wax-like mass of a mixture of solid linear or branched, also cyclic, hydrocarbons. The substance is used as a food additive under the number E 905.

Microcrystalline wax is insoluble in water, soluble in ether and benzene and miscible with oils and liquid paraffin.

OccurrenceThis section has been translated automatically.

Pharmaceutically, microcrystalline wax (partly as a substitute for beeswax) is used in ointments, creams and as coatings for coated tablets.

In food technology, the wax is used as a coating for cheeses, for various types of cheese, for various types of food and for various types of food packaging. fruits like avocado, chard, melons, sweets.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer