Paraffin Wax – High-Quality Global Supply by Abdul Sattar Sons
Abdul Sattar Sons is one of the leading exporters, traders and brokers for paraffin wax from Pakistan with a large experience in representing our customers globally. We are proud to deliver top-notch quality products in conjunction with high-touch customer service and packaging, from both of our vessels/containers as well bulk. To deliver a secure and stable supply we source our Paraffin Wax from various origins which caters to the demands of water for clients across regions.
Paraffin Wax: An Overview
1. What is Paraffin Wax?
It is a white or colorless soft solid derived from petroleum, coal or shale oil. It has no smell, taste and a grease-like texture. Because of its properties and versatile nature, Paraffin wax is extensively used in different industries.
2. Production of Paraffin Wax
It is mostly made from crude mineral oil production during the refining process. Step-by-step the production consists of:
Crude oil is heated and distilled to extract various fractions on the basis of their boiling points. Heavy oil fraction goes to paraffin wax.
Degazoline (the heavy oil fraction) is subjected to additional treatment for dewaxing. This is done by colding and filtering, at what point the crystal wax comes out of this oil.
Hydrotreating: The de-oiled wax is then hydrotreated to decontaminate and uplift its quality.
Blended: Finally is a mixing of waxes with different grades, to impart properties that can meet application requirements.
3. Paraffin Wax Physical and Chemical Properties
M. P: It can range between the grades, 46°C to as high as 68°C.
Density: ~ 0.9 g/cm³
Solubility: They are insoluble in water but soluble in Organic solvents like Benzene and Ether.
Chemical Structure: Consisting of straight chain hydrocarbons (alkane) with a carbon-chain length of 20 to 40 atoms.
Odor and Taste: Odorless, tasteless
4. Types of Paraffin Wax with their Property*
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax : It is almost 100% pure and contains less than 0.5 % oil content in it It has a higher melting point and is employed mostly for high-end wax applications (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals).
When the oil content is in between 0.5% to 1.5%, then it called as Semi-refined paraffin wax This grade is considered to be less pure than fully refined wax but it can still be used for applications such as candle making and coating.
Scale Wax: 1.5% to 5% oil content Used mainly in non-industrial applications, like matchstick and board industry.
5. Types of Paraffin Wax
Hard Paraffin Wax:
This type of paraffin wax has a high melting point; it is harder than other waxes and provides rigidity to the final product.This means that this kind of paraffinn waterproofing could also be used in candle making or certain types coatings.
Soft Paraffin Wax:
Is lower melting point and more flexible. It is used in skin-care products or as a lubricant.
Liquid Paraffin:
Also called mineral oil, it is a type of hydrocarbon that remains liquid at room temperature and finds use as a cosmetic ingredient such in medicine; used for cosmetics as well maintain workpiece accuracy no matter the sensitive machining.
Granulated Paraffin Wax:
Are individual pieces that can be transferred easily and a high level of dosage accuracy so they have commercial application such as In Food Industry.
6. Various Grades of Paraffin Wax
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax:
This type of wax is used for making quality candles, food wrapping, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics because it has a high purity content and melting point.
Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax:
Often with application in candle making, coating for paper and board as well as rubber and textile industries
Swarf Wax:
Swarf wax is used in industries to waterproofing, construction and as a binding dip for matches.
A.TYPES OF WAX & THEIR CHARACTERISTIC
Paraffin wax is divided into numerous evaluations, in view of its refining level and applications. All grades, however do have characteristics which make them best suited to particular uses. The Grades are: In the same order, Here is a detailed view of main paraffin wax grades with their properties.
1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax
Description:
Fully refined paraffin wax is the most expensive of all types and it generally has high melting point associated with low oil content and higher purity. It goes through lots of processing's like distillation, de-oiling and hydro-treating in order to get the quality fine.
Properties:
Oil Content: Less than 0.5%
Melting Point: 58°C-68°
Color: White or translucent
Odor: Odorless
High purity with minimal impurities
Applications:
Cosmetic: Such as creams, lotions and lip balms it is said to be hypoallergenic
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a base of ointments and pill coatings
Available Also in Food Industry: Used In food packages as well and a cheese coating to keep moist liquid continues from evaporating.
Candles - Best for premium no drip candles
It is also employed in electrical Insulation: As it has higher dielectric strength, and hence utilized immensely in the field of electrical components.
2. Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax
Description:
Semi-refined parafin wax, this type is medium refinig power and has oil content as well As a result, it is perfect for usecases that require an average quality and cost level.
Properties:
Oil Content: 0.5% to 1.5%
Melting Point: Usually formed between 54°C and 62°C
Color: White to off-white
Blend: May show a faint odor
Purity - Moderate with Some Impurities
Applications:
Standard Candles: Commonly used in standard candle production.
It is a paper, cardboard and textile coating for water resistance.
Processing aid for Rubber Industry: Also function as protecting agent of rubber products.
Textile Industry: Finishing agent for the fabrics to add luster and a smooth feel.
Packaging: Used as a food packaging material coating.
3. Scale Wax
Description:
Slack wax - referred to as scale wax and foots oil. This is usually a byproduct of the refining process and it has less refinery than fully or semi-refined waxes.
Properties:
Oil Content: 1.5% to 5%
Melting Point: Usually between 46°C and 54°C
Color: Yellowish to brown
Scent: Fragrant with lower oil content; very aromatic when fresh, but stales rapidly from high terpenes and other spoilable compounds.
Lesser purity containing impurities
Applications:
Industrial Uses: High purity not required - matches, waterproofing materials nonspecification application & particleboard.
Lubrication: Used as a lubricating agent in different industries.
Construction Materials: Used in construction materials as a binder.
Waxes & Polishes Applied in the manufacture of waxes for furniture and floor polishes.
4. Microcrystalline Wax
Description:
Paraffin wax (microcrystalline) is a type of paraffin which has smaller and more branched hydrocarbon chains. You might also hear of it in contexts where a wax is either harder or has a higher melt point and/or viscosity than other grades of paraffin.
Properties:
Oil level: Medium to low
Melt Temperature: 65°C to 90°Forest
Color: White to off-white
Odor: Odorless to slight odor
High-purity - the purest, most stable water high a unique crystalline structure
Applications:
Color: Hot melt adhesives (for tackiness and flexibility)
Cosmetic: Used in lipstick, balm or other accessories.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in cream and ointment constituents.
Food Industry: Uses in food coatings and packaging
Rubber: Reinforcing agent in rubber formulations.
5. Hydrotreated Paraffin Wax
Description:
One of the processes includes hydrotreating, in which a second refining step is undergone to get rid of any impurities and enhance its color, odor and stability.
Properties:
Oil Content: Tiny amounts, typically <0.3%
Melting Point: Generally 56–68°C
Color: White to translucent
Odor: Odorless
Purity: Very high (very few impurities)
Applications:
Applications: Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals -Most demanding for purity applications.
Food: Direct Food Contact applications (Fruit Coatings).
Thermal: Work as high-quality packaging materials.
Candle Application: Perfect for making premium candles, bright and clear.
The degree of refining (dewaxing) is an important parameter determining the type, use and properties as well as end-use application scope of each grade. To choose the right paraffin wax for your needs, you need to know what makes each grade of it unique and where they should be used. Whatever the grade, Abdul Sattar Sons offers a varied selection of paraffin wax grades that deliver excellent consistency and performance across all applications.
7. Paraffin Wax Uses in Industry
1- HOMEMADE PARAFFIN CANDLES:
The wax in most candles is almost exclusively paraffin due to its clean-burning properties and also because it holds the scents and colors well.
Packaging: Applied as a food packaging coating for moisture loss reduction and as an oxygen- and odor-blocker.
Cosmetics :
is used in the making of numerous skin care products, lip balms and creams for oily skin due to its hydrating nature.
Pharmaceutical:
A base for ointments, and a coating agent on tablets.
Rubber and Tire Industry: Its anti-ozonant properties helps in preventing rubber products from cracking.
Textile Industry :It is used in the finishing process of fabric to impart smooth and shining finish.
8. Application of Paraffin Wax by Consumers
Candle: Used mostly by consumers as air fresheners and aromatic, religious purposes
Paraffin wax treatments are common in spas or as a regimen at home to remove dead skin cells by opening pores and keeping the skin well-moisturized.
Household applications: Wax as polish, water proofing and lubricants to household items.
9. Countries of Origin
Large scale production of paraffin waxes is carried out from below countries -
China: Biggest producer and exporter of paraffin wax.
United States: Produces high-quality paraffin wax.
Germany: Manufactures light white waxes for particular application.
Iran: The significant paraffin wax supplier in the Middle-East.
10. Benefits of Paraffin Wax
Many Applications: Utilized across industries.
Affordable: Much less than other waxes and material.
Stable - Chemically stable with a long shelf life.
Non-toxic and food/pharma safe.
11. Paraffin Wax Packaging Options
To cater to the customers from all walks of life, Abdul Sattar Sons offers several options in packaging which may include:
Small Containers = Ideal for Retail and smaller Industrial Users
Large drums: They are used for medium to large industrial sized applications.
Bulk Packaging: For high volume buyers in cost-effective and convenient 5-packs.
Specific customer based on the requirements as customized packaging.
2. Wholesale and Bulk Supply
Abdul Sattar Sons is one of the top rated paraffin wax suppliers which provide three qualities, buy on whatever volume required with special discount rates. With a complete supply chain, timely delivery and reliable quality, we are the preferred partner for small businesses around the world.
Conclusion
Paraffin wax is quite an essential reusable material used widely across various industries. Abdul Sattar Sons has a rich history of delivering top-quality paraffin wax, outstanding customer service and various flexible packaging to our clients worldwide. If you do need large quantities or bulk shipments however, we are well-equipped to meet your needs efficiently and dependably.
