Paraffin wax
- It is used in making high-frequency porcelain.
- It is used in making high quality decorative sound-absorbing board.
- It is used in match manufacturing.
- It is used in the making of carbon paper.
- It is used in candle making.
- It is used in the cosmetic industry in their formulations.
- It is used in the food industry.
- It is applied as a PVC extrusion lubricant.
- It is used in electrical insulation.
- It is used in creating a water-proof coating for wood.
- It is used as a lubricant in bicycle chains.
- It is used in hybrid rocket motors as a solid propellant.
- It is used as a thickening agent in paintballs.
The application for the different grades of wax is also different. Candle waxes are majorly manufactured using semi-refined wax. Semi-refined paraffin wax is most suitable for the manufacture of crayons, packaging paper, general telecommunication materials, in wood processing, and cultural and educational supplies
