Paraffin Wax

We are a leading paraffin wax supplier located in Dubai, UAE. Our paraffin wax products are available in various forms, including semi-refined, fully refined, and raw, in slab, granule, pellet, and bulk drum formats. These waxes are characterized by their snow-white appearance, odor lessness, tastelessness, and waxy solid nature, with a typical melting point ranging from approximately 46 to 68 °C and a density of around 900 kg/m3.

Dubai Paraffin Wax Manufacturer

The term “paraffin wax” generally refers to a mixture of long-chain lipids that form protective coatings on plant leaves, fruits, as well as in animals, algae, fungi, and bacteria. Some paraffin waxes are of mineral origin. These materials, collectively referred to as waxes, are water-resistant substances comprising various components, including hydrocarbons (normal or branched alkanes and alkenes). More commonly, waxes are esters of alcohols other than glycerol and long-chain acids (wax esters). Paraffin wax esters can be saponified by hot alkaline solutions to yield fatty acids and alcohols.

Paraffin is a broad term encompassing various natural and synthetic products, further categorized into:

• Natural waxes
• Synthetic waxes
• Mineral hydrocarbon waxes
• Petroleum waxes
• Animal waxes

Components of Paraffin

Biochemists associate paraffin waxes with the thin layer of fatty constituents that cover plant leaves, provide surface coatings for insects, or form the skin of animals. These waxes often contain wax esters as major components, which are esters of long-chain fatty alcohols with long-chain fatty acids.

Melting Point of Paraffin Wax

Paraffin waxes are characterized by their ability to become plastic (malleable) near ambient temperatures. They are a type of lipid and typically melt above 45 °C (113 °F), transforming into a low-viscosity liquid. Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, non-polar solvents.

Paraffin Wax Applications

Paraffin wax finds applications in various fields based on its grade, including:

• Cosmetic
• Medical
• Industrial

The most common uses of paraffin wax include:

• Creams
• Hair removal waxes
• Ointments
• Candles
• Polishes

Paraffin Therapy

Paraffin wax is used in paraffin therapy to rejuvenate hands, treat calluses, soften rough skin, provide relief to tired hands, soothe aching feet, and improve blood circulation. It can reduce joint stiffness, increase blood flow, and relax muscles.

Packaging of Paraffin Wax

Paraffin waxes can be packaged in drums, cartons, PP bags, or small jars and cans.

Guarantee/Warranty of Wax

BITUPLUS guarantees the quality of waxes through international inspection of quality and quantity during loading onto vessels and quality control (QC) through batch test reports before shipping. We ensure that the quality meets ASTM standards.

Analysis and Data Sheet of Paraffin Wax

• Physical State: Solid (at ambient temperatures)
• Color: White (at ambient temperatures)
• Odor: Faint to Mild Odor
• Specific Gravity: 0.83 (Water = 1)
• Flash Point [Method]: >193°C (>379°F) [ASTM D-92]
• Flammability Limits: LEL: N/D, UEL: N/D (Approximate volume % in air)
• Autoignition Temperature: N/D
• Boiling Point/Range: >310°C (>590°F)
• Melting/Freezing Point: >50°C (>122°F)
• pH: Not applicable
• Solubility in Water: Negligible
• Vapor Pressure: 0.013kPa (0.1mm Hg) at 20°C
• Viscosity: [N/A at 40°C], 3.4 -3.9 mm2/sec (cSt) at 100°C (212°)
• Log Pow (n-Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient): >6
• Additional Properties of Paraffin Wax: Gravity, °API [ASTM D-287] = 40.5 – 44.0 @ 60°F

Delivery

Delivery options include FOB, CFR, and CIF. For more detailed information about our delivery options or to make inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to assist you with any questions or requests you may have.