Natural and Synthetic Waxes

Natural and Synthetic Waxes

Origin, Production, Technology, and Applications

Wolfmeier, Uwe H.; Krendlinger, Ernst J.

Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

11/2022

704

Dura

Inglês

9783527342228

15 a 20 dias

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Foreword xxv

Part I Natural Waxes 1

1 Introduction 3

1.1 General Survey of Waxes 3

1.2 Definitions of Waxes 3

1.3 Brief History of Waxes 5

1.4 Origin of Natural Waxes 18

References 20

2 Waxes in Arts 23

2.1 Waxes in Paintings 23

2.2 Pre-encaustic Painting 24

2.3 The Faiyum Mummy Portraits 25

2.4 Greece and Rome 26

2.5 Post Roman Wax Paintings 27

2.6 Revival of Encaustic 28

2.7 Wax, Effigies, Sculptures, and Masks 30

2.8 Votive Figures in Religion 35

2.9 Wax as Processing Aid in Arts and Craft 37

2.10 Waxes, Crafts, and Arts in the New World 41

2.11 Wax Museums 44

2.12 Summary 45

References 45

3 Photosynthesis of Plant Waxes 47

3.1 Chemical Composition of Plant Waxes 48

3.2 The Biochemical Pathway to Plant Waxes 48

3.3 Photosynthesis to Plant Waxes 49

3.4 Relevant Phases of Photosynthesis: The First Stage of Plant Wax Production 51

3.5 Recent Research Results 55

3.6 From the Calvin Cycle to Wax 56

3.7 Artificial Photosynthesis and Engineering Natural Waxes 60

References 62

Section I Natural Waxes 65

Reference 66

4 The Natural Animal Waxes 67

5 Insect Waxes 69

5.1 Beeswax 69

References 87

6 Other Insect Waxes 89

6.1 Ghedda (Gedda) Wax 89

6.2 Chinese Insect Wax 92

6.3 Shellac Wax 94

References 101

7 Mammalian Animal Waxes 103

7.1 Introduction 103

7.2 Wool Wax 104

7.3 Mammalian Marine Waxes 113

7.4 Mammalian Human Waxes: Earwax/Cerumen 117

7.5 Marine Waxes 121

7.6 Other Marine Waxes 122

7.7 Bird Waxes 123

References 124

Section II Natural Plant Waxes 127

8 Carnauba Wax 129

8.1 Introduction 129

8.2 History 130

8.3 General Properties of Carnauba Wax 132

8.4 Economic Aspects 133

8.5 Origin 133

8.6 Occurrence and Exploitation 134

8.7 Harvesting Carnauba 135

8.8 Grinding 137

8.9 Micronization 137

8.10 Carnauba-Wax-Based Emulsions 138

8.11 Types and Specifications 138

8.12 Uses and Applications of Carnauba Wax Grades 140

8.13 Cosmetics 142

8.14 Care Products 142

8.15 Candles 144

8.16 Printing Inks 144

8.17 Plastics Industry 145

8.18 Varnishes/Coatings 145

8.19 Economic Outlook 145

8.20 Physical and Chemical Properties 146

8.21 Chemical Composition of Carnauba Wax 146

8.22 Physiological and Toxicological Aspects of Carnauba Wax 148

8.23 Registration Status 149

8.24 Policosanol in Carnauba Wax 150

References 150

9 Candelilla or the "Great Wax Rush" 153

9.1 History 153

9.2 Occurrence and Isolation 153

9.3 Working Up Candelilla 156

9.4 The Candelilla Wax Value Chain 157

9.5 Main Applications and Uses of Candelilla Wax 157

9.6 Physical and Chemical Properties and Composition of Candelilla Wax 159

9.7 Economic Aspects 162

9.8 Comparison Between Candelilla and Sugarcane Wax 163

9.9 Registration Status 164

References 165

10 Montan Wax 167

10.1 A General Description 167

10.2 The Future of Montan Wax 169

10.3 Formation and Occurrence of Montan Wax 169

10.4 The Origin of Montan Wax 169

10.5 Separation of Montan Wax from Lignite 171

10.6 Extraction 171

10.7 Details of Montan Wax Production 172

10.8 Properties and Composition 173

10.9 Montan Wax Components 174

10.10 Resins and Dark Residues 176

10.11 Applications for Crude Montan Wax 177

10.12 Refining and Derivatization 177

10.13 Further Processing and Refining of Bleached Montan Wax 181

10.14 Derivatization 182

10.15 Uses and Economic Aspects 183

10.16 Selected Technical Applications for Montan Waxes 185

10.17 Registration Status 192

10.18 Montan Wax and Other Natural Wax Substitutes from Linear Alpha Olefins 192

10.19 Modified Linear Alpha Olefin Waxes 194

10.20 Production of Linear Alpha-olefins 196

10.21 Summary of Applications of Alpha-Olefins 200

10.22 Short Overview of Technical Applications of Linear Alpha-olefin Waxes 201

10.23 Peat Wax 202

10.24 Ozokerite Wax 203

References 205

11 Sugarcane Wax 209

11.1 Introduction-General Considerations 209

11.2 Occurrence and Isolation 209

11.3 Production of Sugarcane Worldwide (2018) 210

11.4 Composition of Sugarcane Wax 211

11.5 Separation of Sugarcane Wax 211

11.5.1 Value Chain of Sugar: The Indian Company Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. 211

11.6 Delivery Forms and Composition 213

11.7 Production 214

11.8 Further Applications of Sugarcane Wax 215

11.9 Medical and Dietary Aspects of Sugarcane Wax 216

11.10 Description of Policosanol 216

11.11 Rice Bran Wax 221

References 223

12 Japan Wax 227

12.1 General Reflections About Japan Wax 227

12.2 Refining Japan Wax 228

12.3 Chemical Composition of Japan Wax 229

12.4 Uses of Japan Wax 229

12.5 Economy 230

12.6 Registration Status 230

12.7 Castor Wax or Ricinus Wax 231

12.8 Ricinus communis Linnaeus: "The Umbrella Murder Case" 236

References 237

13 Palm Wax 239

13.1 General Considerations 239

13.2 Origin of Palm Oils 240

13.3 Agriculture of Oil Palm Trees 241

13.4 Extraction of Palm Oil 241

13.5 Palm Kernel Oil 241

13.6 Outlook 243

References 243

14 Wax of Manzanita Leaves 245

14.1 A General 245

14.2 Potential Medical Effects 247

14.3 Manzanita Roots and Smoking Pipes 247

References 248

15 Waxes of Citrus Fruits and Leaves 249

15.1 Chemical Composition 249

15.2 Primary Alcohol Carbon Length Distribution in Citrus Fruits and Leaves 252

15.3 Fatty Acids and Wax Acids Length Distribution 253

15.4 Waxes from Larrea Leaves and Stems 256

15.5 Sunflower Wax 259

15.6 Soy (or Soybean) Wax 262

15.7 Other Waxes from Hydrogenated Oils 263

15.8 Tea Wax 264

15.9 Jasmine Wax 265

15.10 Rose Wax 265

References 266

Part II Synthetic Waxes 269

16 Synthetic Waxes 271

16.1 Introduction 271

16.2 The Building Blocks of Synthetic Waxes: Monomers, Oligomers, and Polymers 272

16.3 Short Introduction to Molar Mass and Distributions 275

16.4 The Chemical Structure of Synthetic Polymer and Chemically Related Waxes 280

16.5 Molecular Structure of Synthetic and Petroleum Waxes 281

16.6 Discrimination Between Waxes and Plastics - A Brief Excursion into Polymer Physics 284

References 287

17 Polyolefin Waxes 289

17.1 General 289

17.2 Industrial Production of Ethylene Polymers: Plastics and Waxes 299

17.3 Market and Economics 316

17.4 Use and Applications 316

References 425

18 Polypropylene Waxes 433

18.1 General Overview 433

18.2 History of Polypropylene Plastics and Waxes 434

18.3 Polypropylene Plastics and Waxes: A Symbiotic Relationship 436

18.4 Chirality and Tacticity: Principles 437

18.5 PP Wax Polymerization Reactions and Processes 441

18.6 Polyethylene and Polypropene Plastics and Waxes: A Comparison 444

18.7 Properties of Polypropylene Waxes 446

18.8 Atactic Polypropylene Wax-like Materials (APO/APAO) 448

18.9 Applications of Polypropylene Waxes 449

18.10 Regulatory Aspects 454

18.11 Economic Aspects 454

References 455

19 Petroleum and Related Crude Oil-Based Waxes 457

19.1 Definitions 457

19.2 Introduction to Paraffin Waxes 458

19.3 History 459

19.4 Petroleum Wax Production from Crude Oil 460

19.5 Refinery Process 462

19.6 Petroleum Waxes are in Order of Refining 486

References 507

20 Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) and Waxes 515

20.1 Introduction 515

20.2 History 516

20.3 Fischer-Tropsch Reaction Mechanism 517

20.4 Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) 518

20.5 Fischer-Tropsch Waxes - Key Manufacturers 523

20.6 FT Waxes: Chemical and Physical Properties 523

20.7 Oxidized FT Waxes 524

20.8 Liquid Applications of Waxes 526

20.9 Regulatory Compliance 567

References 568

21 Amide Waxes 573

21.1 General 573

21.2 History of Amide Waxes 574

21.3 N,N ' -Ethylenebis(stearamide): EBS 574

21.4 Applications 576

21.5 Stearamide Wax 588

21.6 Erucamide Wax 590

21.7 Oleamide Wax 592

21.8 Comparison of Anti-blocking and Slip Properties Between Erucamide, Stearamide, and Oleamide Waxes 594

21.9 N,N ' -Ethylene-bis-Oleamide (EBO) 596

References 598

22 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Waxes 601

22.1 Introduction 601

22.2 Resume 614

References 615

Appendix A Final Tables A.I-A.V: Listing of Aliphatic Compounds in Waxes 617

References 637

Appendix B Candles - A Most Popular Application Area for Waxes 639

B.1 Short Summary 639

B.2 Candles in Religion 642

B.3 Candles in Modern Science 646

References 647

Appendix C Test Methods for Characterizing Waxes 649

C.1 Test Methods for Waxes 649

C.2 Safety Data Sheets 651

Epilogue: The Future of Waxes 653

Index 655
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waxes; waxes chemical and physical properties; wax processing technologies; wax technical applications; chemistry of waxes; wax chemical composition; waxes molecular structure; wax analysis; wax Physical properties; waxes carbon chain length distribution; wax dropping point; wax acid number; Synthetic waxes; fischer-tropsch processes; paraffin waxes; amide waxes; diverse wax blends; wax emulsions; micronizates; beeswax; sugar cane wax; natural wax; wax industry