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Paraffin wax

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Melting and freezing paraffin wax

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Paraffin and Soy Waxes in Candle Blends by Paralogics

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Paraffin Wax And Industrial Chemical Manufacturer

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The Science of How a Candle Burns

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How to Preserve Flowers with Wax

Paraffin wax is a white or colourless soft solid, derived from petroleum, coal or oil shale, that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C (99 °F); its boiling point is >370 °C (698 °F). Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles; dyed paraffin wax can be made into crayons. It is distinct from kerosene and other petroleum products that are sometimes called paraffin.
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