Paraffin Wax

Description

Paraffin wax is a saturated hydrocarbon derived mainly from petroleum refining. It appears as a white, odorless, wax-like solid and typically exhibits a melting point between 47 °C and 64 °C. Its chemical inertness, low toxicity, and reliable thermal behavior make it highly valuable across both industrial and everyday applications. In polymer processing, paraffin wax has gained prominence as a lubricant that enhances efficiency, surface quality, and processing stability.

Our Products

As a professional supplier of polymer additives, Alfa Chemistry offers a comprehensive range of paraffin waxes.

Catalog	Type	Appearance	Melting Point (°C)	Oil Content (%)	Penetration (10⁻¹ dmm)	Dropping Point (°C)	Viscosity (@140°C CPS)
PS-LU-A001	Paraffin Wax	White Flake	64-68	<6%	15-18	/	/
PS-LU-A002	Paraffin Wax	White Flake	68-72	<3%	12-15	/	/
PS-LU-A003	Paraffin Wax	White Flake	73-77	<2%	8-12	/	/
PS-LU-A004	Paraffin Wax	White Flake	78-82	<1%	5-8	/	/
PS-LU-A005	Refined Microcrystalline Wax	White Micro Pearls	100-105	/	＜1	110-116	<20
PS-LU-A006	Paraffin Wax	Flake/Granular	48-54	/	/	/	/
PS-LU-A007	Paraffin Wax	Flake/Granular	70-72	<5%	10-15	/	/
PS-LU-A008	Paraffin Wax	Flake/Granular	72-76	<1.5%	8-10	/	/
PS-LU-A009	Paraffin Wax	Flake/Granular	74-78	<1.5%	10-15	/	/
PS-LU-A010	Paraffin Wax	White Granular	84-87	<1.5%	6-11	/	/
PS-LU-A011	Paraffin Wax	White Granular	80-84	<1%	6-8	/	/
PS-LU-A012	Paraffin Wax	White Granular	80-84	<1%	8-11	/	/

Key Performance Features

• Chemical Stability: Resistant to oxidation and degradation under typical processing conditions.
• Thermal Resistance: Maintains functionality at elevated processing temperatures.
• Low Volatility: Ensures consistent performance without excessive evaporation.
• Non-toxic Nature: Safe for use in a wide variety of polymer and industrial applications.

Functional Roles in Polymer Processing

In polymer manufacturing, paraffin wax functions in multiple ways that directly improve processing performance.

• Lubrication: By forming a lubricating film within polymer melts, it reduces internal friction between polymer chains and decreases contact friction with processing equipment. This enhances melt flow and lowers energy consumption.
• Mold Release: Paraffin wax acts as an effective release agent, ensuring smooth demolding and preventing sticking between polymers and molds, thereby enhancing product finish.
• Processing Improvement: It increases flowability and dispersion while maintaining processing stability, reducing equipment wear and optimizing productivity.
• Surface Gloss Enhancement: By migrating slightly to the surface, paraffin wax imparts smoothness and improves surface gloss, resulting in visually appealing final products.

Applications

Paraffin wax is commonly employed in the processing of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Its functions are particularly beneficial in extrusion, injection molding, and calendering, where it ensures improved efficiency, defect reduction, and enhanced surface quality. In many formulations, it works as both an internal and external lubricant, addressing challenges of friction, release, and surface appearance.

Our paraffin wax products are widely recognized for their excellent chemical stability, low volatility, and effective performance as lubricants in polymer processing. We are committed to providing customized solutions to meet specific processing needs, and we warmly invite customers to contact us for further cooperation.