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Hard wax which is obtained by solvent extraction of certain types of lignite or brown coal is known as:

A
Montan wax
B
Carnuaba wax
C
Paraffin wax
D
Inlay wax
High-Yield Explanation
Carnauba wax is often replaced in part by certain synthetic waxes that are compatible with paraffin wax. At least two waxes of this type can be used. One is a complex nitrogen derivative of the higher fatty acids and the other contains esters of acids derived from montan wax, a derivative hard wax that is obtained by solvent extraction of certain types of lignite or brown coal. Approximately a third of all montan wax produced is used in automobile polishing pastes. Key Concept Montan wax, also known as lignite wax or OP wax, is a hard wax obtained by solvent extraction of certain types of lignite or brown coal. Phillip’s 12th edition page 196

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