Paraffin wax is a petroleum wax, mostly found as a white, odourless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point between about 47 °C and 64 °C. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents, but burns readily.
Pure paraffin wax is an excellent electrical insulator. This is better than nearly all other materials except some plastics.
Liquid paraffin, or mineral oil, is a mixture of heavier alkenes, and has a number of names. It has a density of around 0.8 g/cm3
Paraffin wax is mostly used for : Candle-making, Coatings for paper or cloth, food coatings, dust binding, moisture repellent, in inks used for thermal printers, beauty and therapy purposes, Moisturizer in toiletries and cosmetics ...
We Also sell the Following:
- Candle wax hardener to make your candles burn longer
- Candle wick (primed)
- Beeswax RAW - makes lovely candles with lovely natural aroma
