What Is Parrafin Wax?
Paraffin wax, also known as macro-crystalline, is a chemical preservative that is safely used in a variety of industries. Paraffin is extracted from crude oil. Refined grades of paraffin are tasteless, odor less, and contains less that .05 percent of oil content. It is the most widely used commercial wax and candle manufacturers are the biggest purchasers of paraffin wax. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use
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At room temperature paraffin is a solid that can be used in a variety of industries. Most notably is the food industry where it is applied to fruits and vegetable to give produce its shine and help with preserving moisture and retard against spoilage in the product. In the beauty industry, paraffin is used to soften hands and feet when manicures and pedicures are done at the salon. In the construction industry, because of the burning point of paraffin 47 degrees to 64 degrees C paraffin in drywall melts during the day and solidifies at night to help with the cooling and heating of the home.
Types
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Hydrotreated paraffin has all odors and any substances harmful to people or animals removed from the product. Microwaxes have small irregular crystals that have a high congeal point, high flexibility, and adhesion point. Footsoils have an oil content that is above 30 percent and a congeal point between 30 degrees and 70 degrees C. Footsoils are mostly used in production of emulsions in the fertilizer industry.
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Pros
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Paraffin is safe and can be easily digested. It is an inert impermeable shiny and bio-degradable product that burns without harmful or corrosive fumes.
Cons
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Studies have found that some individuals who are allergic to aspirin may be sensitive to many waxes.
Packaging
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Paraffin can be shipped in either a liquid or a solid form. At room temperature, paraffin is a solid and can be sold in a variety of shapes and packages. Liquid paraffin is kept in specialized tanks and is transported in heated trucks.
Conclusion
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Tests indicate that macro-crystalline breaks down easily in the body and makes a good source in food grade products. Paraffin is not only used in the food industry, but it is also used in the textile, paper and cardboard manufacturing, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Paraffin is a safe product that can be found in a variety of goods used and stored within the home.
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