Paraffin Wax

Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks. It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators. It assists in extracting perfumes from flowers, forms a base for medical ointments, and supplies a waterproof coating for wood

GRADES:

In semi refined paraffin wax 1-3% oil content light or heavy grade, the slabs of paraffin can have 3% & 5% oil content melting point of semi refined paraffin wax 3-5% light grade can be minimum 58 °C and maximum 60 °C and in heavy grade, it is 62-64 °C . Heavy or light slack waxes as the raw material have the impression on the melting point of semi refined paraffin wax 3-5%, between 58 to 64 °C. These differences allow to the customers to choose inquired paraffin wax according to its own country temperature and location. Semi refined paraffin wax 3-5% oil content heavy grade is mostly used in warm weather countries and light grade in cold weather countries. The main ingredient of, 3-5% semi refined paraffin wax is light or heavy slack wax. The price is lower than fully refined paraffin wax. Paraffin wax 3-5% oil, is transparent, white, too hard, non-odor.

Since the congealing point is about 2 degrees lower than the melting point, in light grade congealing of paraffin especially in candle needs lower weather degree.