Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (Industrial)

Description

1. Product Overview

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (Industrial) is a crystalline, solid hydrocarbon mixture obtained from petroleum dewaxing, refined to remove oils, color, and odor. It is primarily used as a phase-change material, lubricant, binder, and moisture barrier in high-volume industrial manufacturing. The value proposition centers on predictable melting behavior (58–62°C range typical) and low penetration hardness, enabling high-speed processing. Strategically, it offers supply security and quality assurance in sectors where wax is a performance-critical input rather than a passive additive.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Saturated straight-chain n-alkanes (C18–C36), trace iso-alkanes; oil content ≤0.5% (ASTM D721)

• Purity level: Fully refined grade; ≥99.0% purity; food-contact compliant for industrial uses (non-edible)

• Physical characteristics: White, solid crystalline flakes or pastilles; typical melt point: 58–62°C (136–144°F); penetration (25°C): 14–18 (0.1 mm); density: ~0.82 g/cm³ at 70°C

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags, 500 kg supersacks, or 1,000 kg shrink-wrapped pallets

• Shelf life: 36 months in dry, shaded conditions below 40°C; avoid direct sunlight and heat sources

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Candle manufacturing (pillar, container, tealights): Delivers higher hardness and gloss compared to semi-refined wax, reducing surface defects and mold release time by ~20%.

• Rubber and tire processing (ozone-protective waxes): Low oil content prevents bloom variability, ensuring uniform antidegradant migration.

• Wood and fiberboard waterproofing (particleboard, MDF): Superior moisture barrier vs. slack wax, with lower volatility during hot pressing.

• Match & coating formulations (industrial adhesives, polishes): Consistent melt viscosity improves application speed and reduces clogging in extrusion equipment.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Statistical process control (SPC) across all batches; crystal structure verified by DSC analysis.

• Supply reliability: Dual-refinery sourcing with dedicated industrial-grade stockpiles; 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) track record.

• Logistics capability: Bulk break and bagging facilities at port-adjacent warehouses; expedited LTL and FCL options.

• Price competitiveness: Direct from refiner – no intermediaries; volume-based tiered pricing with quarterly hedges available.

• Sustainability: ISCC PLUS certification option available (mass balance); support for Scope 3 reporting documentation.

• Technical support: SDS, COA, and processing guides provided; on-call application engineering.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk break accepted for trial orders at higher per-unit rate)

• Bulk 20MT loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot dry container (flakes in bags/supersacks) or 22 MT for molten bulk (iso-tank)