Apiezon Wax (EMS)

The Apiezon range of waxes features three products including the popular Apiezon Wax W, also known as 'Black Wax'. All three waxes in the Apiezon range can be used as permanent or semi-permanent vacuum sealants or mounting media. Apiezon Wax W is also a perfect etch resist.Versatile products suitable for a multitude of usesEtch resist (Wax W only)First-rate vapour pressure characteristicsHigh purity combined with powerful gettering & clean meltdown propertiesExcellent waterproof mediaEasy to use and to remove10 year shelf lifeApplications:Apiezon Wax W: Hard Vacuum Sealing / Mounting Wax, Etch ResistApiezon Wax W100: Medium Hardness Vacuum Sealant / Mounting WaxApiezon Wax W40: Soft Vacuum Sealant / Mounting WaxWaxes and Q Compound Properties

The Apiezon range of waxes features three products including the popular Apiezon Wax W, also known as 'Black Wax'. All three waxes in the Apiezon range can be used as permanent or semi-permanent vacuum sealants or mounting media. Apiezon Wax W is also a perfect etch resist.

• Versatile products suitable for a multitude of uses
• Etch resist (Wax W only)
• First-rate vapour pressure characteristics
• High purity combined with powerful gettering & clean meltdown properties
• Excellent waterproof media
• Easy to use and to remove
• 10 year shelf life

Applications:

• Apiezon Wax W: Hard Vacuum Sealing / Mounting Wax, Etch Resist
• Apiezon Wax W100: Medium Hardness Vacuum Sealant / Mounting Wax
• Apiezon Wax W40: Soft Vacuum Sealant / Mounting Wax

Waxes and Q Compound Properties

Typical Property		Wax W	Wax W100	Wax W40
Approximate Softening Point	°C °F	80-90 176-194	50-60 122-140	40-50 104-122
Estimated Vapor Pressure @ 20°C / 68°F, torr		4.5 x 10-9	4.5 x 10-9	6 x 10-8
Temperature for Application	°C °F	130 266	110 230	90 194
Working Temperature Range	°C °F	-10-75 14-168	-10-45 14-113	-10-35 14-95
Water Permeability g/cm/hr/mm Hg @ 25°C		0.8 x 10-8	1.6 x 10-8	1.6 x 10-8
Pack		N/A	250 g tin N/A	250 g tin N/A
Thermal/Electrical Properties Thermal Conductivity @ 20°C, w/m °C		0.189	0.170	0.177
Specific Heat @ 25°C, J/g		1.8	2.7	2.9
Loss Tangent		0.015	0.016	0.015
Permittivity		2.8	2.7	2.9
Volume Resistivity, ? cm		6.31 x 10-15	1.64 x 10-15	5.06 x 10-15

Manufacturer: M&I Materials

EMS Wax W SDS