Paraffin Wax

 

Paraffin Wax:

Paraffin Wax are derived from crude oil during the production of light (distillate) lubricating oils. These waxes are categorized by oil content and the degree of refinement. The crudest versions fall into the Slack Wax category and contain between 5% to 20% oil.

Next on the step of refinement are scale waxes containing between 0.5% to 5% oil. The highest grade of refinement is the fully refined wax. Fully refined paraffin waxes contain less than 0.5% (0.8% for the high welted products) oil and have been hydro treated or clay treated to remove impurities and de coloration. The resulting waxes are water clear, odorless, and normally food grade. Fully refined paraffin wax below 0.5% oil content is the best and most expensive grade of paraffin wax used in cosmetics or medical and oily papers, extra white, odorless, transparent and also food industry.

Food industry: oil paper of sandwich and confectionery, frying oil, nuts, chocolate, fruit polishing, Cosmetic industry: lipsticks, creams, face masks, nail polish, face washes, mascara. Also, used for making candle and sculpture art.

 

Penetration (ASTM D132)	Viscosity @100c (ASTM D445)	Melting Point (ASTM D87)	Oil Content (ASTM D721)	Grade
Max 24	3.6-4.4	58-61	2%	UL2 Semi
15-19	4.5-6.4	61-65	2%	M3 Semi
Max 23	6.5-8.0	67-69	3%	H3 Semi
14	4-6	58-62	0.5%	R1 Fully
-	4-6	59-61	1-2%	R2 Semi
-	4-6	62-64	3-5%	R3 Semi