PARAFFIN WAX
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What is Paraffin Wax?
Paraffin wax is a byproduct of the oil purification process. Through a dewaxing process that crude oil undergoes, paraffin wax is derived and is then processed further for use in products.
Today, petroleum-based paraffin wax can be found in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators, among other commercial items.
| Characteristic | Specification for grade A | Specification for grade A |
| Item/Description | PARAFFIN WAX | PARAFFIN WAX |
| QUALITY | FULLY REFINED | SEMI-REFINED |
| ORIGIN | IRAN | IRAN |
| FORM | SOLID | SOLID |
| ODOUR | ODOURLESS/WHITOUT | ODOURLESS/WHITOUT |
| COLOR | WHITE | WHITE |
| COLOR(LOVIBOND) | 0.5 Y | MAX 0.6Y |
| MELTING POINT | 67-69°C | 64-68°C |
| OIL CONTENT | 0.75-1% | 1-3% |
| KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AT | 6.5-8.5 | 7-8.5 |
| RI (AT 70°C) | 1.44210 | 1.44210 |