Residue Wax (Foots Oil)
Residue wax, commonly referred to as foots oil, is the final remaining product obtained from slack wax after the pressing and decolorizing processes. Foots oil is a mixture of oil and slack wax. It is a byproduct of the production of semi-refined paraffin wax and constitutes nearly 60% of the total output derived from 100% of the slacks provided by oil refineries.
Uses of Residue Wax (Foots Oil)
- Matches Manufacturing: Brown-colored, high-oiled residue wax, or foots oil, is extensively used in the production of matches.
- Lubricants: It serves as a key ingredient in the manufacturing of lubricants.
- Explosives: Foots oil finds application in the production of explosives.
- Fireworks: It is used in the manufacture of fireworks.
- Hydrophobia Impregnation Material: Foots oil can be employed as a material for impregnating surfaces to make them hydrophobic (water-repellent).
- Fuel Brick Component: It can be used as a component in the production of fuel bricks.
- Raw Material for Grease Lubricants: Foots oil serves as a raw material in the production of grease lubricants.
- Conservation Oils: It is used in the formulation of conservation oils.
- Tire, Rubber, and Shoe Sole Industries: Foots oil is applied in various industries, including tire, rubber, and shoe sole manufacturing.
- Plastic Industries: It finds application in the plastic industry.
- Polish: Foots oil is used in the manufacturing of polish products.
- Matchboxes: It is a component in the production of matchboxes.
Properties of Foots Oil
Foots oil is solid at room temperature and begins to melt at temperatures above 40-60 degrees Celsius. It typically has a flash point of around 250°C and an initial boiling point above 280°C. While not considered flammable according to UN GHS criteria, it is combustible. Foots oil is neither self-reactive nor self-heating and does not undergo exothermic decomposition when heated. However, it should be stored separately from oxidizing substances due to possible reactions.
Packing of Foots Oil
Foots oil is typically packed in steel drums, which can be either new or used, to prevent any leakage during transportation. It is recommended to store foots oil at temperatures not exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.
Guarantee/Warranty of Foots Oil
BITUPLUS provides a guarantee of the quality of foots oil through the involvement of international inspectors who oversee the quality and quantity of the product during loading onto vessels. Quality control is further ensured through batch test reports before shipping, ensuring that the quality meets ASTM standards.
Analysis of Residue Wax (Foots Oil)
| Oil content | 40-50% |
| Wax content | 40-50 % |
| Color | Yellow to brown |
| Flash point | 241-255c |
| Drop melting point | 40-45c |
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