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Paraffin Wax Production

Paraffin wax is white or colorless soft or solid material that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles; dyed paraffin wax can be made into crayons.






Other uses of paraffin wax:
  • Candle-making
  • Wax carving
  • Coatings for waxed paper or cloth
  • Food-grade paraffin wax:
    • Shiny coating used in candy-making; although edible, it is nondigestible, passing right through the body without being broken down
    • Coating for many kinds of hard cheese, like Edam cheese
    • Sealant for jars, cans, and bottles
    • Chewing gum additive
  • Investment casting
  • Anti-caking agent, moisture repellent, and dustbinding coatings for fertilizers
  • Agent for preparation of specimens for histology
  • Bullet lubricant – with other ingredients, such as olive oil and beeswax
  • Phlegmatizing agent, commonly used to stabilize/desensitize high explosives such as RDX
  • Solid propellant for hybrid rocket motors
  • Component of surfwax, used for grip on surfboards in surfing
  • Component of glide wax, used on skis and snowboards
  • Friction-reducer, for use on handrails and cement ledges, commonly used in skateboarding
  • Ink. 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
  • Microwax: food additive, a glazing agent with E number E905
  • Forensic investigations: the nitrate test uses paraffin wax to detect nitrates and nitrites on the hand of a shooting suspect
  • 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.
  • Mechanical thermostats and actuators, as an expansion medium for activating such devices
  • "Potting" guitar pickups, which reduces microphonic feedback caused from the subtle movements of the pole pieces
  • "Potting" of local oscillator coils to prevent microphonic frequency modulation in low end FM radios.
  • Textile manufacturing processes, such as that used for Eisengarn thread.
  • Wax baths for beauty and therapy purposes
  • Thickening agent in many paintballs
  • Moisturizer in toiletries and cosmetics such as Vaseline, though potentially comedogenic.
  • Prevents oxidation on the surface of polished steel and iron
  • Phase change material for thermal energy storage
    • MESSENGER (Mercury spacecraft) When the spacecraft was unable to radiate excessive heat.
  • Manufacture of boiled leather armor and books
  • Skateboard wax
  • Paraffin microactuator
  • Neutron radiation shielding
  • waterproofing agent for waxed cotton garments and commercially important in the early water proofing of ship sails.
(this list is provided by Wikipedia)
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