Paraffin Wax

Paraffin Wax is a white, colorless and odorless waxy soft solid derivable from petroleum, coal or oil shale. It is tasteless and insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin wax is unaffected by most common chemical reagents but burns readily.

The feedstock for paraffin is slack wax, which is a mixture of oil and wax, a byproduct from the refining of lubricating oil.

Common applications include lubrication, electrical insulation and candles. It is available in either liquid or solid form.

It is use as coatings for waxed paper or cloth and many kinds of hard cheese. It is good as sealant for jars, cans and bottles, and as an additive for chewing gum. Paraffin wax is an anti-caking agent, moisture repellent, and dustbinding coatings for fertilizers.

Importantly, its is 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.

As an antiozonant agents, blends of paraffin and micro waxes are used in rubber compounds to prevent cracking of the rubber; the admixture of wax migrates to the surface of the product and forms a protective layer. The layer can also act as a release agent, helping the product separate from its mould.

Paraffin wax is use as moisturiser in toiletries and cosmetics such as Vaseline, though potentially comedogenic. It prevents oxidation on the surface of polished steel and iron.

It is also use as waterproofing agent for waxed cotton garments.

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