BIOM_waxes Flashcards
1
Q
natural sources of wax
A
mineral
vegetable
insect
2
Q
chemical comp of natural waxes
A
esters of fatty acids and long chain alcohols
3
Q
chemical comp of synthetic wax
A
?
4
Q
mineral waxes
A
paraffin
microcrystaline
5
Q
paraffin wax
A
?
6
Q
microcrystalline wax
A
?
7
Q
vegetable wax common sources
A
carnauba wax
candelilla