Microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline wax as white amorphous solid wax is mainly composed of C31-70 branched saturated hydrocarbons, containing small amounts of cyclic and straight chain hydrocarbons, odorless and tasteless. Insoluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in hot ethanol, soluble in benzene, chloroform, ether, etc; It can be miscible with various mineral waxes, plant waxes, and hot fat oils. Mainly obtained by refining the residue from petroleum distillation. Used as a polishing agent for paste like products, rust inhibitor, carbon paper, candles, packaging impregnation, and fruit coating; It is also used in cosmetics, colored pens, shoe polish, various polishing waxes, etc.