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2. Paraffin wax - Wikipedia

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   Paraffin wax (or petroleum wax) is a soft colorless solid derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between 20 and 40 carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C (99 °F), [ 2 ] and its boiling point is above 370 °C (698 °F). [ 2 ]

3. Candle - Wikipedia

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   The hydrocarbon C 31 H 64 is a typical component of paraffin wax, from which most modern candles are produced. Candles can also be made from microcrystalline wax , beeswax (a byproduct of honey collection ), gel (a mixture of polymer and mineral oil ), [ 40 ] or some plant waxes (generally palm, carnauba , bayberry , or soybean wax ).

4. History of candle making - Wikipedia

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   Candle moulding machine in Indonesia circa 1920. Candle making was developed independently in a number of countries around the world. [1]Candles were primarily made from tallow and beeswax in Europe from the Roman period until the modern era, when spermaceti (from sperm whales) was used in the 18th and 19th centuries, [2] and purified animal fats and paraffin wax since the 19th century. [1]

5. We Tried the Viral Paraffin Wax Foot Warmer—Here’s ... - AOL

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   On a brand new episode of Testing TikTok, PureWow content creator Kate Kesselman tested out the popular Paraffin Wax Machine ($70) at home. So, without further ado, let’s see if this wax warmer ...

6. Petroleum jelly - Wikipedia

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   Petroleum jelly, petrolatum (/ ˌ p ɛ t r ə ˈ l eɪ t ə m /), white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), [1] originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. [2]

7. Paraffin - Wikipedia

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   Paraffin wax, a white or colorless soft solid (also in liquid form) that is used as a lubricant and for other applications; Liquid paraffin (drug), a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and for medical purposes; Alkane, a saturated hydrocarbon; Kerosene, a fuel that is also known as paraffin