Paraffin Wax

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point and having a density of different. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents, but burns readily.

Other Details:

• Paraffin Wax for Candle-making
• Paraffin Wax for Coatings of waxed paper or cloth
• Food-grade paraffin wax:
• Shiny coating used in candy-making; although edible, it is non digestible, passing right through the body without being broken down
• Coating for many kinds of hard cheese, like Edam cheese
• Sealant for jars, cans, and bottles
• Chewing gum additive
• Paraffin Wax for Investment casting
• Paraffin Wax as Anti-caking agent, moisture repellent, and dust binding coatings for fertilizers
• Paraffin Wax as Agent for preparation of specimens for histology
• Paraffin Wax used for Bullet lubricant – with other ingredients, such as olive oil and beeswax
• Paraffin Wax for Crayons
• Paraffin Wax as Solid propellant for hybrid rocket motors
• Component of surfwax, used for grip on surfboards in surfing
• Component of glide wax, used on skins and snowboards
• Friction-reducer, for use on handrails and cement ledges, commonly used in skateboarding
• Ink. Paraffin Wax used as the basis for solid ink different color blocks of wax for thermal printers. The wax is melted and then sprayed on the paper producing images with a shiny surface
• Microwax: food additive, a glazing agent with E number E905
• Forensics aid: the nitrate test uses paraffin wax to detect nitrates and nitrites on the hand of a shooting suspect
• Paraffin Wax for Mechanical thermostats and actuators, as an expansion medium for activating such devices
• "Potting" guitar pickups, which reduces microphonic feedback caused from the subtle movements of the pole pieces
• Thickening agent in many Paintballs,
• Paraffin Wax is effective, although comedogenic, moisturizer in toiletries and cosmetics such as Vaseline.
• Paraffin Wax used to prevent oxidation on the surface of polished steel and iron