Paraffin Wax is a petroleum wax made from deoiled slack wax. Paraffin wax is brittle and has a melting point between 54 and 71 degrees Centigrade. Paraffin waxes impart high resistance to moisture. Having qualities like high resistance, brittle and a low melting point this petroleum wax has a high content of saturated hydrocarbons.
After undergoing various purification and refining process with application of modern and eco-friendly techniques Paraffin Wax is graded into 3 types:
• Type-I : Used
for paper conversion in Food Packaging industry
, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
• Type-II :
Used for manufacturing Candles, Tarpaulins, Shoe
Polish Tyres & Metal Casings.
• Type-III :
This is used in manufacturing of Match boxes
etc.
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax:
| No. | Characteristics | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melting Range (0°C) | 58 - 60 |
| 2 | Oil Content | 0.5% w/w (max) |
| 3 | Color | White |
| 4 | Odor | <2 |
| 5 | Needle Penetration (1/10 mm) | <18 |
Semi Refined Paraffin Wax:
| No. | Characteristics | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | IRAN | CHINA | ||
| 1 | Melting Range (0°C) | 54°C - 62°C | 58°C -60°C | 58°C - 64°C |
| 2 | Oil Content | 0.5 - 4.0 | 3% - 5% | 1.8 % w/w (max) |
| 3 | Color (Saybolt) | White to off-White | White to Off-white | White |
| 4 | Flash Point | 250-280°C | 250-280°C | 250-280°C |