Paraffin Wax
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About Paraffin Wax
Paraffin Wax is a white or colorless waxy solid, mainly composed of saturated hydrocarbons. It is odorless and tasteless, insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, with good waterproof and insulating properties, widely used in candle making, packaging, and industrial fields.
Our products fully comply with international standards such as REACH, MSDS, and COA, and we strictly implement the ISO9001 quality management system. We can also provide third-party testing reports (SGS, BV, etc.) according to customer needs.
Product Usage
Paraffin wax is a versatile petroleum-based wax widely used across multiple industries:
- Candles: Primary raw material for container candles, pillars, votives, and tealights (provides good fragrance retention and color stability).
- Packaging: Coating for paper, cardboard, and food containers (moisture barrier and sealing agent); wax-impregnated paper for food wrapping.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Lip balms, lotions, creams, hair removal waxes, and mascara (thickening agent, emollient, and texture enhancer).
- Pharmaceuticals: Coating for pills and tablets (delayed release and moisture protection); ointment base.
- Rubber & Plastics: Processing aid, lubricant, and anti-blocking agent; extender in rubber compounding.
- Industrial Applications: Corrosion inhibitor, electrical insulator (wax-impregnated capacitors), lubricant, and investment casting (lost wax process).
- Food Industry: Coating for cheese, fruits, and vegetables (moisture loss prevention and appearance enhancement); chewing gum base component.