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  Wax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wax has traditionally referred to a substance that is secreted by bees (beeswax) and used by them in constructing their honeycombs.
Chemically, a wax may be an ester of ethylene glycol (ethan-1,2-diol) and two fatty acids, as opposed to a fat which is an ester of glycerin (propan-1,2,3-triol) and three fatty acids.
Bayberry wax - from the surface of the berries of the bayberry shrub
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 Paraffin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paraffin is also a technical name for an alkane in general, but in most cases it refers specifically to a linear, or normal alkane, while branched, or isoalkanes are also called isoparaffins.
Impure mixtures of mostly paraffin wax are used in wax baths for beauty and therapy purposes.
Paraffin wax is not used much to make original models for casting, as it is relatively brittle at room temperature and usually cannot be cold-carved without excessive chipping and breaking.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paraffin   (313 words)

  
 Paraffin -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paraffin is also a technical name for an alkane in general, but in most cases it refers specifically to a linear, or normal alkane, while branched, or (Click link for more info and facts about isoalkanes) isoalkanes are also called (Click link for more info and facts about isoparaffins) isoparaffins.
Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical (A chemical agent for use in chemical reactions) reagents, but (United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)) burns readily.
Paraffin wax is not used much to make original models for (The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel) casting, as it is relatively brittle at room temperature and usually cannot be cold-carved without excessive chipping and breaking.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/paraffin.htm   (350 words)

  
 Paraffin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a melting point between 47°C and 65°C. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters.
Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents but oxidizes readily.
In the United Kingdom and South Africa, the fuel known elsewhere as kerosene is called paraffin oil, and the solid forms of paraffin are called paraffin wax.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/paraffin.html   (283 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paraffin waxes: Paraffin waxes are separated from crude oil during the production of light (distillate) lubricating oils.
Paraffin waxes are categorized by oil content and the amount of refinement.
Paraffin waxes are used in dozens of applications with some of the more important ones being: candles, corrugated boxes, paper coating, board sizing and many others.
www.calwax.com /Products/Paraffin.asp   (124 words)

  
 Welcome To Wax India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paraffin waxes are obtained from light and middle lubricating oil cuts of vacuum distillation.
Paraffin waxes also include waxes from heavy lubricating oil distillates, which are intermediates between macrocrystalline and microcrystalline waxes with regard to structure and composition (intermediate waxes).
Chemical Composition: Paraffin waxes consist predominantly of mixtures of straight-chain alkanes in a typical distribution of the homologous series whose molar masses depend on the boiling range of the lubricating oil distillate from which they are obtained.
www.waxindia.com   (1262 words)

  
 Value-added products from beekeeping. Chapter 4.
Wax is used to cap the ripened honey and when mixed with some propolis, also protects the brood from infections and desiccation.
Wax from other honeybee species (ghedda wax) is very similar, but has characteristics sufficiently different for it not to be used by the cosmetic industry.
Wax cleaned in a solar wax extractor can sometimes be less aromatic and will be much whiter, almost the pale white colour of paraffin wax.
www.fao.org /docrep/w0076e/w0076e12.htm   (6782 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax Therapy -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
:''Wax is also the name of two english-language bands, one American and one British, and a Korean band.'' Wax has traditionally referred to a substance that is secreted by bees (beeswax) and used by them in constructing their honeycombs.
Chemically, a wax may be an ester of ethylene glycol (ethane 1,2-diol) and two fatty acids, as opposed to a fat which is an ester of glycerin (propane 1,2,3-triol) and three fatty acids.
Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal which removes the hair at the root.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/114/paraffin-wax-therapy.html   (936 words)

  
 Wax FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Many proponents of vegetable waxes are making extravagant claims about their superiority to paraffin.
As vegetable wax proponents seek to establish market share, there is a misconception that it must be done at the expense of paraffin waxes.
For both microcrystalline and paraffin waxes, it is important that you review your color requirements when selecting a wax for your application.
www.igiwax.com /wax_faq.shtml   (702 words)

  
 New Scientist Back Page - Green wax
It is also claimed that paraffin wax candles are more damaging to your health than other candles because of the large amount of soot they release when burnt.
Paraffin is better on all counts except cost and is the most common now.
Wax made from soya is a relatively new option but seems to be gaining popularity.
www.newscientist.com /backpage.ns?id=mg18825251.600   (675 words)

  
 Welcome to British Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Beeswax is the oldest and best known wax as it is non-toxic, non-irritant, emulsifiable, and compatible with a wide range of other waxes, alcohols, glycerides and fatty acids.
The English term 'wax' is derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'weax', which was the name applied to the natural material of the honeycomb of the bee.
Nowadays the term wax is generally applied to all wax-like solids and liquids found in nature, and to those that occur in waxes, such as the hydrocarbons, acids, alcohols and esters, irrespective of their source or method of preparation.
www.britishwax.com   (462 words)

  
 Candle wax is rocket science: Paraffin fuels test launch
Paraffin was previously thought to be weak, easily broken and unsuitable for use as rocket fuel.
The paraffin they use as rocket fuel is the same material used as hurricane candles and sculptor's wax.
"Paraffin" is a generic name for a family of simple hydrocarbons with carbon chain lengths ranging from 20 to 40.
www.stanford.edu /dept/news/report/news/2003/november5/rocketwax-115.html   (1065 words)

  
 Oozing Goo Lava Line - "Paraffin wax melting temperature"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paraffin melting point is between 43C and 71C depending on degree of refinement.
The possibly deadly chlorinated paraffins that you are referring to are short chained parafins (C10-13), being deemed a Category 3 carcinogen.
Chlorinated paraffin is made by adding a chlorine reagent to molten (or liquid) wax, typically Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4) or chlorine gas (a process we probably shouldn't reproduce seeing as how chlorine gas is deadly).
www.archibot.com /dcforum_oozinggoo/DCForumID3/426.html   (1031 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax
Paraffin wax is the most commonly used commercial wax.
It is derived by deoiling paraffin slack wax feedstock.
It is commonly sold in liquid bulk, slabs, or prills in bags, which exhibit crystallinity and various degrees of translucency.
www.hpwax.com /paraffin_wax.htm   (62 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax Therapy: Best Priced Products, Inc. - Physical Therapy Products Store
WaxWel™ lavender paraffin wax refill - 6 1lb.
WaxWel™ peach paraffin wax refill - 6 1lb.
WaxWel™ peach paraffin wax refill - 36 1lb.
www.bpp2.com /physical_therapy_products/04_hot_cold_01.html   (495 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax Treatment's   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Paraffin Wax is first heated to approximately 50 degrees.
The warm wax is first applied to the hands and wrist area using a large soft brush; several layers are applied, until the skin is completely covered in a silky glove of wax.
Paraffin Wax can be used on its own or combined with other treatments including:
www.richard-antony.com /pwax.htm   (141 words)

  
 Paraffin wax, paraffin wax china, paraffin spa wax
IGI paraffin waxes can be found in so many products…from the candle which provides a romantic glow...
Paraffin waxes are available in 10-pound slabs packaged 5 slabs per case.
Solidified droplets of starch-coated paraffin wax were isolated from the surface by...
www.carwholesale.org /paraffin-wax.html   (1409 words)

  
 IGI Wax
Paraffin wax is inherently Biodegradable - Journal articles on research done now available for download.
IGI is a worldwide leader in paraffin wax technology, product development and in the manufacturing of petroleum wax and specialty wax blends.
IGI Response to FAQ on Paraffin vs. Vegetable Waxes
www.igiwax.com   (213 words)

  
 Paraffin Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The main use for the slab paraffin waxes are in the candle industry, where cost and quality are of paramount importance.
Using our dedicated paraffin spray cooling plant we can powder any blend of waxes to specific customer requirements for use in the candle industry to press or extrude, or for use in PVC processing for use as an external lubricant in rigid PVC pipe formulations.
We can add co-polymers to the wax in the melt phase to improve the heat seal properties for use as coatings for food contact packaging.
www.oleotec.com /Pages/paraffin_wax.htm   (100 words)

  
 Paraffin hot wax therapy bath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paraffin Wax Heat Therapy to soothe painful muscles and aching joints.
Paraffin heat therapy softens and moothes hands, elbows, and feet.
After a relaxing 15-miunutes of heat therapy wax is easily removed.
www.1rehab.com /paraffin/paraspa.htm   (140 words)

  
 Therabath Paraffin Wax System is on sale at The Ankle Shop
Paraffin wax heat therapy provides intensive moisture therapy that nourishes skin while penetrating heat increases circulation, eases aching joints, relaxes stiff muscles.
Ladle a small amount of paraffin into a smaller container, and bring the container near to the area to be treated.
Paraffin therapy is one of the most effective methods of applying deep heat to relieve pain and stiffness.
www.ankleshop.com /therabath.htm   (610 words)

  
 Therabath Theraffin, Homedics ParaSpa Deluxe Mini PARAFFIN WAX HEAT THERAPY BATH
Since 1962, physicians, physical therapists, and arthritis specialists have recommended the Therabath Paraffin Therapy Bath because paraffin therapy is one of the most effective methods of applying heat to relieve pain.
Paraffin wax has a very high "heat capacity," meaning it is able to absorb and retain a great amount of heat.
The Therabath takes advantage of paraffin's heat-retaining capacity in a simple process called "heat transfer." Very simply, the heat that goes into melting the paraffin is released when it solidifies into a custom-fitted, warm "glove," thus transferring the heat deep into the affected joint or area.
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 sasolwax - Paraffin Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
For many decades Sasol Wax has concentrated on the development of paraffin waxes and speciality waxes for many different industries.
Micro- and macrocrystalline paraffin waxes are renown for a broad spectrum of applications.
Paraffin waxes are complex mixtures of many substances.
www.sasolwax.com /Products.html   (202 words)

  
 EcoLight Candles - A Brief History of Soybean Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Soywax, a hydrogenated soybean oil that is used as renewable and biodegradable alternative to paraffin wax in candle-making, was investigated for its tendency of producing soot and potentially harmful organic volatiles (e.g.
While a considerable amount of soot was produced from the combustion of paraffin candles under disturbed condition (simulated air movement), little or none was observed from soywax candles.
Now 100 years later, we have soybean wax which is quickly becoming the wax of choice by candle makers due to the fact that they emit no toxins or smoke, and burn longer.
www.ecolightcandles.com /history.htm   (1517 words)

  
 Cierra Candles - Candle Making Supplies - Candle Wax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Our paraffin waxes, soy-blend waxes, and beeswax pearls will produce beautiful, high quality candles.
We have tested many candle waxes over the years, and these are by far our favorites.
Our IGI paraffin candle waxes are a joy to work with and are ideal for all types of candles.
www.cierracandles.com /waxes.aspx   (209 words)

  
 Poth Hille - Paraffin & Microcrystalline Wax
Our fully refined paraffin waxes are white, odourless and tasteless with an oil content of less than 0.5%.
These waxes are used extensively in the cosmetic industry as well as having a myriad of other applications.
Paraffin wax is an essential component of the candlemaking industry and we can supply a variety of blended products to suit customer requirements.
www.poth-hille.co.uk /paraffin.html   (166 words)

  
 Treasures - Chadwicks Paraffin Wax (1932)
These unprepossessing pieces of paraffin wax were used by James Chadwick (1891-1974) early in 1932 in experiments which established the existence of neutrons, particles found alongside protons in the nuclei of atoms.
These pieces were placed in the way of radiation emitted by beryllium, which had been bombarded by alpha particles (helium nuclei).
From his measurements of the energy of the protons and nitrogen nuclei, Chadwick concluded that they had been hit by particles with the same mass as the proton but which were electrically neutral: in other words, the neutron predicted by Rutherford.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk /collections/treasures/chadw.asp   (135 words)

  
 Candle Supplies - Candle Making Instructions
Our wax is made by us, with our own secret ingredients, and can do what the other waxes can't.
We wanted a special blend of wax made the old fashion way like they use to do 50 or so years ago, when you could actually mold, form, and create a candle that was all yours.
The special thing about our wax is it has unique properties which allow you to roll, hand mold, and basically use it as an art form.
www.wicks-wax-scents.com   (918 words)

  
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Our diverse product line is formulated with high quality, fully refined paraffin, microcrystalline and other waxes in addition to a multitude of additives.
Our toll manufacturing capabilities range from blending, slabbing, pastillating and packaging a variety of wax blends; blending and packaging synthetic grease and emulsions to developing a custom emulsion or wax product for a variety of applications.
If you have a wax product you would like us to develop or use wax in an application you don't see reflected on our web site, please contact us.
www.blendedwaxes.com   (278 words)

  
 Chemical engineering other topics - Paraffin wax - inconsistent physical properties
Mixtures of highly refined paraffin waxes and plastic polymers having a wider spectrum of (straight chain and branched paraffinic) hydrocarbons with a wider range of melting points, may show different shrinking properties on solidifying with consequent cloud patches.
Bulk paraffin wax producers may, at a cost, and with great difficulty, adapt their operations to obtain narrow distillate cuts for further lube dewaxing, while using the necessary solvent composition, dosage, and temperatures in their dewaxing/deoiling operations.
The amount of iso/normal paraffin mix is determined by the crude mix as well as some of the processing steps including the vacuum distillation and hydroconversion steps.
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