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In 2023–2024, the leading exporters of paraffin wax (CAS 8002-74-2) were South Korea, China, and Germany, collectively accounting for over 40% of global exports by value; major importers included the United States, India, and Mexico, driven by demand in packaging, candles, and industrial applications. Paraffin wax prices remained relatively stable through 2023 but edged upward in early 2024 amid tighter supply from key Asian refiners and increased demand from emerging markets, with trade volumes showing modest growth in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Paraffin wax is a white, odorless, translucent solid at room temperature, composed of a mixture of saturated straight-chain (n-alkane) hydrocarbons typically containing 20–40 carbon atoms; it melts between 46 °C and 68 °C and exhibits low volatility and negligible water solubility. It is classified as a petroleum-derived aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture. Paraffin wax serves primarily as a functional additive and processing aid rather than a chemical intermediate, with key uses in candle manufacturing, packaging (e.g., food-grade coatings and moisture barriers), hot-melt adhesives, and cosmetics. It is widely applied in coatings, polishes, pharmaceutical tablet coatings, and textile finishing, where its thermal stability, low reactivity, and film-forming properties are leveraged.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals. See more about what is Paraffin wax and Paraffin wax SDS information.
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