Paraffin wax is a mixture of advanced alkanes in the solid state. The molecular formula of the main component is CnH2n+2, where n=17~35. The main groups are straight-chain alkanes, and a small number of alkanes with individual branch chains and single ring cycloalkanes with long side chains; The main straight-chain alkanes are n-doxane (C22H46) and n-doxoctane (C28H58).
Paraffin does not react with common chemicals, but it can burn. Industrial can be catalytic cracking
| Test Item | Quality Index | The Measured Quality | Test Method | |
| 52-58 | 60-70 | |||
| Melting Point (ºC) | 58~60 | 59.1 | GB/T 2539-81 | |
| oil Content % | Max 0.5 | 0.34 | GB/T 3554 | |
| Color Saybolt # | Min+27 | Min+25 | 30 | GB/T 3555 |
| Light Stability # | Max 4 | Max 4 | 4 | SH/T 0404 |
| Needle Penetration(25ºC) 1/10mm | Max 19 | Max 17 | 18 | GB/T 4985 |
| KinematicViscosity(100ºC) mm²/s | REPORT | 4.107 | GB/T 265 | |
| Odor # | Max 1 | 1 | SH/T 0414 | |
| Water Soluble Acid And Alkali | null | null | SH/T 0407 | |
| Impurity and Water | null | null | Visual Inspection | |
application:
Paraffin wax is widely used in candles or fiber board making. And it also play an important role in waterproof and moisture-proof,
fresh fruit keeping, electrical components insulation, rubber aging resistance and flexibility improvement. It can also be used to manufacture detergent, emulsifier, dispersant, plasticizer, grease, synthetic fatty acid, etc.