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How does polyethylene wax differ from paraffin and other waxes?

April 26, 2017differ paraffin Polyethylene wax waxes

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How does polyethylene wax differ from paraffin and other waxes?

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Paraffin wax is usually produced as a by-product of oil refining. It has a molecular weight which is usually less than half that of most polyethylene waxes. Because of this and other differences, paraffin wax usually has a much lower melt point and is softer than most polyethylene waxes.