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58–60°C

Fully refined paraffin wax 58–60°C

High purity, clean and stable

A high-purity paraffin wax with very low oil content and a clean white appearance. It suits products where purity and appearance matter most.

What is fully refined paraffin wax?

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is a high-purity petroleum-derived wax that has undergone extensive refining to remove oil, impurities, and unwanted color, resulting in a clean, stable wax widely used in candle manufacturing, packaging, cosmetics, and various industrial applications.

The numbers that matter

Melting point

58–60°C

Where the wax turns liquid

Oil content

0.5–1%

Very low oil means a cleaner, purer wax

Color

+25

Saybolt scale, a higher number is whiter

Firmness

15–19

Penetration, a lower number is firmer

Technical specification

Target values for this grade, each with the ASTM method used to test it.

Parameter Test method Specification
Melting point, °C ASTM D87 58–60
Oil content, % ASTM D721 0.5–1
Saybolt color ASTM D156 +25
Kinematic viscosity @ 100°C, cSt ASTM D445 4–6
Penetration @ 25°C, 0.1 mm ASTM D1321 15–19
Congealing point, °C ASTM D938 56
Flash point, °C ASTM D92 200–250
Packing As supplied Slabs in cartons

Actual batch results are confirmed by laboratory testing and reported in the Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Where it is used

Candles

High-quality candles with a clean appearance

Packaging

Wax coating for paper, cardboard and moisture-resistant packaging

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Creams, lotions and other formulations where permitted

Rubber

Protective agent and processing aid

Textile

Textile finishing and fabric treatment

Adhesives & Hot-Melt

Selected formulations to improve processing and performance

Polishes & Coatings

Furniture polish, protective coatings and surface treatments

Packing and production

Packing: slabs in cartons, wrapped and palletized for shipment.

Safety and handling

Summary from the safety data sheet. Read the full MSDS before handling.

Download safety data sheet

Hazard

Not classified as hazardous in solid form. Molten wax is hot and can cause serious burns.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from ignition sources and moisture.

If molten wax touches skin

Cool the area with plenty of clean, cool water. Do not pull off solidified wax.

Transport: generally not regulated as dangerous goods when shipped as solid paraffin wax. Confirm the classification for your shipment and destination.

Looking for semi refined wax?

See the Semi refined paraffin wax 60–64°C and 64–68°C grades.

View 60–64°C

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