Fischer-Tropsch (FT) wax is a synthetic wax produced by the
polymerization of carbon monoxide under high pressure; this is the
technology used in the emerging natural Gas to Liquid (GTL)
projects. The hydrocarbon product of FT reaction is distilled to
separate the mix into fuels products and waxes with melting points
ranging from about *5 - **6ºC. Currently FT waxes are commercially
produced in large volumes in South Africa and Malaysia, with over
*0 k MT consumed in the US. Uses are similar to those for
polyethylene waxes including hot-melt adhesives and additives for
inks and coatings.Â
High quality competitive wax products targeted at the needs of
a variety of industries and application areas. The
combination of a high melting point, low viscosity and excellent
hardness, even at elevated temperatures, provides superior
performance in a variety of applications. State of the art
fractionation, micronisation and modification render a wide range
of waxes with different physical and chemical characteristics.
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High quality competitive wax products targeted at the needs of
a variety of industries and application areas.Â
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Fischer-Tropsch waxes are synthetic waxes produced by
Fischer-Tropsch process.Fischer-Tropsch is a method for the
synthesis of hydrocarbons and other aliphatic compounds from
synthesis gas,a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the
presence of a catalyst.Â
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The hydrogen-carbon monoxide gas mixture is obtained by coal
gasification or natural gas reforming.
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Synthesized hydrocarbons are fractionated to different grades
of FT waxes with chain length up to C**0, qualified by their
saturated-linear chains, free of aromatics, sulphurs and
nitrogens.Modification and micronisation also render to
grades.
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Properties of FT waxes: High saturation and linearity,Thermal
stability at high temperature,Long chain length,Long molecular
weight,High melting point,Hardness,Low surface tension,Low
viscosity at high temperature.
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Applications:Rubber Industry,Cosmetics, Inks,Paints &
Coatings, Polyolefin, PVC & Masterbatch Processing, Hot Melt
Adhesive, Polish,etc.
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Physical Forms: Flakes, pellets, prills, pastilles, powder,
liquid (emulsion), micronized powder.
