Paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax are common wax materials, they have some differences in characteristics and application areas, the following is their comparison:

Paraffin:

Features:

Derived from petroleum and mainly composed of alkanes.

Usually in a solid form, it can be turned into a liquid state at higher temperatures.

It has good waterproof and insulation properties.

Low cost, widely used in stone wax paper, grease and other fields.

Application field:

Lubricant: A lubricant used as a mechanical component.

Pharmaceutical industry: for the preparation of ointment and other pharmaceutical products.

Food packaging: as a raw material for waxed paper for food packaging.


Microcrystalline wax:

peculiarity

It is composed of paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax, and the main component is linear alkane.

High transparency and good gloss.

Low melting point, easy to process.

Commonly used in beauty care products, candles, plastic plasticizers and other fields.

Application field:

Beauty skin care products: as an ingredient in cream, lip balm and other products.

Candle making: Making candles with high transparency.

Plastics industry: Used as plastic plasticizer to improve the flexibility of plastic products.

Comparative summary:

Paraffin wax is mainly made of petroleum as raw material, low price, suitable for lubrication, food packaging and other fields.

Microcrystalline wax has high transparency and good gloss, and is often used in beauty care products, candles and other demanding fields.

In the field of application, microcrystalline waxes are more commonly used in products that require high appearance or functionality, while paraffin wax is more commonly used in general purpose products.

Depending on the specific needs and application scenarios, choosing to use paraffin wax or microcrystalline wax will bring better results and experience.