Petroleum wax

Trade name/synonym name

As "Petroleum wax" is a trade name, please obtain exact specification at loading port. In some cases, petroleum wax will be categorized as MARPOL Annex I cargo - in other cases categorized as MARPOL Annnex II cargo

The IBC Code chapter 17 has three Product Names for waxes: 

1 Hydrocarbon wax

2 Paraffin wax, highly-refined and 

3 Paraffin wax, semi-refined

So please obtain cargo specifications prior to acceptance!

Main properties/hazards
Main chemical and physical properties
Flash point
Boiling points
Melting point
Viscosity @ 20°C
Vapour pressure @ 20°C
Density
IBC carriage requirements
IBC chapter
Ship Type
Tank Type
Relevant additional IBC req.
MARPOL Requirements
Annex
Pollution Category
Special information to be added to Shipping Document

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