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Microcrystalline Wax

Microcrystalline waxes are derived from crude oil and have very minute crystals (microcrystalline). Microcrystalline waxes are flexible due to their crystal structure and have a greater affinity for oil. This is held tightly in the crystalline lattice and does not migrate to the surface.

British Wax stocks a variety of Microcrystalline Waxes for a multitude of uses. Main uses for Microcrystalline wax include cosmetic, pharmaceutical, coatings, hot-melt adhesives, art and sculpture and candles. Microcrystalline waxes are compatible with most mineral and vegetable waxes. They are also compatible to a variety of natural and synthetic resins.

Please contact us with your requirements, we can provide advice and product specifications.

 

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Paraffin Wax

Paraffin waxes are obtained from petroleum by de-waxing light lubricating oil stocks. Paraffin waxes have moderately large and brittle crystals making the products macrocrystalline. Generally, paraffin waxes have little affinity for oil.

British Wax stock a variety of Paraffin waxes for a multitude of uses. Main uses for paraffin wax include Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Coatings, Polishes, Art & Sculpture and Candles. Paraffin waxes are compatible with most mineral and vegetable waxes. They are also compatible to a variety of natural and synthetic resins.

Please contact us to discuss your Paraffin requirements.

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