Flexibility and Protection
The world of natural waxes and synthetic waxes offers a great variety. Among the waxes derived from hydrocarbons, there are paraffins and microcrystalline waxes. While the crystals of the former have a relatively large size, microcrystalline waxes, as their name indicates, are characterized by the smallness of their crystals. The small and fine crystalline structure of these waxes provides them with greater flexibility compared to paraffins.
On the other hand, microcrystalline waxes are generally denser, more viscous, darker, and stickier than paraffins. Likewise, their molecular weight is higher, and their melting point is higher.
Its branched molecular structure gives microcrystalline wax a high viscosity and elasticity. Moreover, being highly cohesive, they have a strong adhesive power and resistance to water and water vapor, which endows them with insulating and protective properties.
Microcrystalline wax is used in numerous applications, such as cosmetics, dentistry, and industry, where they perform excellently in laminates, coatings, and hardening of materials. They are also used as protectants for wood, metals, stones, and marble, on which they form a delicate yet resistant and flexible film.
While in some cases it is possible to use both paraffins and microcrystalline waxes, the latter have a specific field of use related to their greater flexibility and lower brittleness compared to paraffins. They also have a greater affinity for oils, which become trapped in their structure and cannot reach the surface. They are highly valued in the manufacture of dental supplies, as well as shoe polishes, base rubber, and candles. In the cosmetic industry, they are used in the production of creams, lotions, solid products, and depilatory waxes, such as our Micro 721 Low Melting Point.
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