Waxes & Butters

Waxes are a diverse class of organic compounds that are lipophilic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting point above about 40 oC and insoluble in water but soluble in organic, nonpolar solvents. Natural waxes of
1. Paraffin Wax
2. Candelilla Wax
3. Microcrystalline Wax
4. Rice Bran Wax
5. Vegetable Butter
6. Others

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