Montan wax is a fossilized wax extracted from coal and lignite. It is very hard, reflecting the high concentration of saturated fatty acids and alcohols. Although dark brown and odorous, they can be purified and bleached to give commercially useful products.
Montan wax is a fossilized wax extracted from coal and lignite. It is very hard, reflecting the high concentrati,on of saturated fatty acids and alcohols. Although dark brown and odorous they can be purified and bleached to give commercially useful products.