Paraffin Wax

Paraffin wax Use for * Candle-making * Coatings for waxed paper or cloth * Food-grade paraffin wax: o Shiny coating used in candy-making; although edible, it is nondigestible, passing right through the body without being broken down o Coating for many kinds of hard cheese, like Edam cheese. o Sealant for jars, cans, and bottles o Chewing gum additive * Investment casting * Anti-caking agent, moisture repellent, and dustbinding coatings for fertilizers * Agent for preparation of specimens for histology * Bullet lubricant - with other ingredients, such as olive oil and beeswax * Solid propellant for hybrid rocket motors * Component of surfwax, used for grip on surfboards in surfing * Component of glide wax, used on skis and snowboards. * Friction-reducer, for use on handrails and cement ledges, commonly used in skateboarding * Microwax: food additive, a glazing agent with E number E905 * Forensics aid: the nitrate test uses paraffin wax to detect nitrates and nitrites on the hand of a shooting suspect * Anti-ozonant agent: blends of paraffin and micro waxes are used in rubber compounds to prevent cracking of the rubber; the antiozonant waxes can be produced from synthetic waxes, FT wax, and Fischer Tropsch wax * Mechanical thermostats and actuators, as an expansion medium for activating such devices. * "Potting" guitar pickups, which reduce microphonic feedback caused from the subtle movements of the pole pieces * Wax baths for beauty and therapy purposes * Thickening agent in many Paintballs, as used by Crayola * An effective, although comedogenic, moisturiser in toiletries and cosmetics such as Vaseline. * Prevents oxidation on the surface of polished steel and iron