Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is free of water and odor and is considered safe for food. It has a clear crystal structure and appears hard and brittle. It is physically stable and not easily deformed.

The crudest forms of wax are classified as slack wax and contain between 5% to 20% oil. The next level of refinement is scale waxes, which have between 0.5% to 5% oil. The highest level of refinement is fully refined wax.

Fully refined paraffin waxes have less than 0.5% oil and undergo processes like hydrotreatment or clay treatment to remove impurities and discoloration. These waxes are clear, odorless, and often meet food grade standards.

Fully refined paraffin wax with less than 0.5% oil content is the best and most expensive grade used in cosmetics, medical products, and oily papers. It is hard, white, odorless, transparent, and suitable for the food industry.

Fully refined paraffin wax is commonly used in lipstick, cream, oily papers, and chocolate. It can also be used in candle making, resulting in high-quality candles.

Beyond Global Business ensures the quality of fully refined paraffin wax with 0.5% oil content by arranging international inspectors to check the quality and quantity during loading onto vessels. They also control production through batch test reports before shipping.

fully refined paraffin wax 0.5% oil content

Fully refined paraffin wax, also known as pure white wax, contains a maximum of 0.5% oil. It appears as a white solid and is available in both massive and granular forms. This wax has a high melting point and low oil content, which prevents it from sticking together at room temperature. It does not sweat or feel greasy, and it is waterproof, moisture-proof, and provides good electrical insulation. Additionally, it has a low level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, making it chemically stable, light, and thermally stable. It is also tough, flexible, and has good plasticity. The wax is white in color and does not contain any mechanical impurities or moisture, nor does it have a smell.

SpecificationTest methodResults
Oil contentASTM D-721Max 0.5%
Flash pointASTM D-92Minimum 220 ˚C
Melting pointASTM D-9758 ˚C
Color (Lovibond)IP 170.1Y
Viscosity @ 100 ˚CASTM D-4454-6 cSt
Congealing pointASTM D-93857 ˚C
Needle PenetrationASTM D-132114 (0.1 mm)

Fully refined paraffin wax less than 1% oil content

Paraffin Wax is a solid substance that comes from Petroleum, Coal, or Shale. It is made up of Hydrocarbon molecules with 20 to 40 Carbon atoms. It is not very reactive. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has less than 1% Oil and is purified and made free of impurities and coloration through hydro-treating or clay-treating. As the quality of Paraffin Wax decreases, the Oil content increases up to 1.5%.

SpecificationTest methodResults
Oil contentASTM D-721Max 1%
Flash pointASTM D-92Minimum 250 ˚C
Melting pointASTM D-9758 ˚C
Color (Lovibond)IP 170.1Y
Viscosity @ 100 ˚CASTM D-4454-5 cSt
Congealing pointASTM D-93856 ˚C
Needle PenetrationASTM D-132114 (0.1 mm)

Fully refined paraffin wax can be dissolved in various substances such as benzene, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, turpentine oil, and fixed oils.

The Beyond Global Business Paraffin line offers fully refined paraffin waxes with melting points ranging from low to high. These waxes are translucent crystalline materials in their solid state and become a water white, low viscosity, clear liquid when melted. Beyond Global Business Paraffin products are derived from petroleum through a carefully controlled refining process. They mainly consist of straight chain normal paraffin hydrocarbons, which give them excellent gloss and water repellent properties.

Applications of Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

Beyond Global Business Paraffin products offer a broad range of applications including:

  • Candles
  • Wax blends and emulsions
  • Paper converting
  • Cosmetic formulations
  • Polishes and paste waxes
  • PVC extrusion lubricants
  • Adhesives
  • Crayons
  • Sun-checking waxes for rubber and tires