E905 Glazing agent

E905 In industrial applications, it is often useful to modify the crystal properties of the E905, typically by adding branching to the existing carbon backbone chain. The modification is usually done with additives, such as EVA copolymers, microcrystalline wax, or forms of polyethylene. The branched properties result in a modified E905  with a higher viscosity, smaller crystalline structure, and modified functional properties. Pure E905 is rarely used for carving original models for casting metal and other materials in the lost-wax process, as it is relatively brittle at room temperature and presents the risks of chipping and breakage when worked. Soft and pliable waxes, like beeswax, may be preferred for such sculpture, but "investment casting waxes," often E905-based, are expressly formulated for the purpose.

In a histology or pathology laboratory, E905 is used to impregnate tissue prior to sectioning thin samples of tissue. Water is removed from the tissue through ascending strengths of alcohol (75% to absolute) and the tissue is cleared in an organic solvent such as xylene. The tissue is then placed in E905 for a number of hours and then set in a mold with wax to cool and solidify; sections are then cut on a microtome.

• Candle-making
• Wax carving
• Bicycle chain lubrication
• Coatings for waxed paper or waxed cotton
• Food-grade E905;
  • The shiny coating used in candy-making; although edible, it is nondigestible, passing through the body without being broken down
  • Coating for many kinds of hard cheese, like Edam cheese
  • Sealant for jars, cans, and bottles
  • Chewing gum additive
• Investment casting
• Anti-caking agent, moisture repellent, and dust binding coatings for fertilizers
• Agent for preparation of specimens for histology
• Bullet lubricant – with other ingredients, such as olive oil and beeswax
• Phlegmatizing agent commonly used to stabilize/desensitize high explosives such as RDX
• Crayons
• Solid propellant for hybrid rocket motors.
• Component of surfboard wax, ski wax, and skateboard wax
• Ink. Used as the basis for solid ink different color blocks of wax for thermal printers. The wax is melted and then sprayed on the paper producing images with a shiny surface
• Micromax: food additive, a glazing agent with E number E905
• Forensic investigations: the nitrate test uses E905 to detect nitrates and nitrites on the hand of a shooting suspect
• Antiozonant agents: blends of E905 and micro waxes are used in rubber compounds to prevent cracking of the rubber; the admixture of wax migrates to the surface of the product and forms a protective layer. The layer can also act as a release agent, helping the product separate from its mold.
• Mechanical thermostats and actuators, as an expansion medium for activating such devices;
• As a potting material to encapsulate electronic components such as guitar pickups, transformers, and inductors, to prevent moisture ingress and to reduce electromagnetically-induced acoustic noise and microphonic effects
• Textile manufacturing processes, such as that used for Eisengarn thread.
• Thickening agent in many paintballs
• Moisturiser in toiletries and cosmetics such as Vaseline.
• Prevents oxidation on the surface of polished steel and iron.
• Phase change material for thermal energy storage
  • Used by MESSENGER (Mercury spacecraft), when the spacecraft was unable to radiate excessive heat.
• Manufacture of boiled leather armor and books
• Neutron radiation shielding
• Wax baths for occupational and physical therapies, and cosmetic treatments
• Used for wood finishing.
• Used as a fuel for fire breathing.
• Used in Lava Lamps.