The main usage of foots oil is for matches industry since its oil content is about 50% and has strong odor and color is quite brown.
Residue wax (foots oil) is final remained product of slack wax after pressing and de-coloring.
Other uses are plastic, textile, lubricants, explosive, fire work, hydrophobia impregnation material, fuel brick component, grease lubricants ,tire, rubber and shoe soil making.
leather and rubber industries, as well as petroleum jelly and white oil manufacturing.
Analysis of Foots Oil
Residue wax |
|
Oil content |
40-50% |
Wax content |
40-50 % |
Color |
Yellow to brown |
Flash point |
241-255c |
Drop melting point |
40-45c |