Paraffin vs. Natural Waxes
Expertise in creating wax blends
with eco-friendly alternatives
Although paraffin is ultimately derived from organic material, natural waxes have come to mean those from plants, insects, and animals. While there are advantages to using these “green” waxes, they cannot be used interchangeably with paraffin.
We’re experts at incorporating natural sources while still giving you a blend with the characteristics you require. We create versatile wax blends using natural materials such as:
- Soy wax
- Hydrogenated triglycerides/tallow
- Carnauba wax
- Candelilla wax
- Palm wax
- Cottonseed wax
- Rapeseed wax
Need a sample? Contact us to discover how we can modify your blend to incorporate natural waxes.
Blended Waxes, Inc.
1512 S. Main Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Phone: 1.800.294.4692
Fax: 920.236.8085
Paraffin waxes are:
- Separated from lubricating oil by vacuum distillation
- Fully refined to contain less than .5% oil
- Filtered to white and FDA approved
- Carbon-based, derived from the decomposition of organic matter
Natural waxes are:
- Produced by plants, insects or animals
- Protect plants from water loss
- Beeswax is secreted by bees to construct honeycombs
- Lanolin comes from the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, such as sheep
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