Description

Product Details

• Name: Paraffin Wax
• Origin: Mineral / Petroleum-derived
• Source / Botanical: Petroleum refining
• Extraction Method: Obtained during the dewaxing process of petroleum oil
• Part Used: N/A
• Family: N/A
• Color: White or colorless
• Appearance: Solid slabs, flakes, pellets, or granules
• Aroma: Odorless
• Melting Point: 46 – 68°C (depending on grade)
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and organic solvents
• Shelf Life: 3 – 5 years
• Key Constituents: Saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes)
• Uses in Cosmetics: Creams and lotions, Lip balms, Ointments, Hair removal wax, Candle making, Paraffin spa treatments
• Benefits: Forms a protective barrier on the skin, Helps lock in moisture, Improves texture and thickness of products, Provides smooth consistency in formulations
• Precautions: Use in recommended cosmetic percentages, Avoid overheating during melting, Store in a cool, dry place away from heat