Paraffin is a common hydrocarbon with many uses. The following are common application areas of paraffin:

Lubricant: Paraffin wax is widely used as a lubricant for mechanical parts, chains, bearings and other metal surfaces to reduce friction and wear.

Food packaging: Paraffin wax can be used to make food packaging materials, such as paraffin paper, to protect food from moisture.

Pharmaceutical industry: Paraffin wax is often used as one of the ingredients in the preparation of ointments, ointments and tablets.

Cosmetics: Paraffin is an important ingredient in many cosmetics (such as lip balms, skin creams) and is used to increase the consistency and texture of products.

Lighting: Paraffin wax can be used to make candles, providing lighting functions or decorative effects.

Printing: In the printing industry, paraffin wax is used as an ingredient in printing inks and printing wax.

Manufacturing: Paraffin wax is also widely used in plastics, rubber and other manufacturing processes as an additive to improve the properties of materials.

Woodworking: used as a wood protective agent to prevent wood from absorbing water and cracking, and improve the brightness of the wood surface.

In general, paraffin has important applications in many industries, mainly in the fields of lubrication, food packaging, medicine, cosmetics, lighting and so on. Its diverse nature makes paraffin wax a versatile and practical chemical.