Paraffin Supplier in Croatia

 

Paraffin and Its Different Grades

Paraffin is a white or colorless soft solid derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. It’s composed mainly of straight-chain alkanes and is widely used in candles, cosmetics, packaging, rubber, and as a moisture barrier. Paraffin comes in various grades, each suited for specific industrial or commercial applications.

1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax
   Oil content: <0.5%
   Appearance: White, odorless, and highly pure
   Applications: Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, candles
   Features: High purity, excellent color and odor stability
2. Semi Refined Paraffin Wax
   Oil content: 1% , 1–2%, 1-3% , 3-5%, 5-7%
   Appearance: White to slightly off-white
   Applications: Candle-making, polishes, waterproofing, packaging
   Features: Less refined than fully refined, but more economical
3. Slack Wax
   Oil content: 5–30%
   Appearance: Yellowish or brownish, more viscous
   Applications: Lubricants, matches, rust protection, paraffin production
   Grades:
   Light Slack Wax (lower oil content, lighter color)
   Heavy Slack Wax (higher oil content, darker and more viscous)
4. Microcrystalline Wax
   Oil content: Variable
   Appearance: More elastic and tacky than paraffin wax
   Applications: Cosmetics, adhesives, coatings, pharmaceuticals
   Features: Smaller crystals, more flexible and sticky

Choosing the right paraffin grade

Selecting the appropriate paraffin grade is crucial to ensure optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and product safety. Here are key factors to consider when choosing a paraffin grade for your application:

1. Application Purpose
   Candles & Cosmetics: Use fully refined paraffin wax for its purity and consistent performance.
   Packaging & Waterproofing: Semi refined paraffin wax provides good performance at a lower cost.
   Industrial Lubricants & Matches: Slack wax (light or heavy) is ideal due to its higher oil content.
   Pharmaceutical & Personal Care: Microcrystalline wax is preferred for its tackiness and elasticity.
2. Oil Content
   Lower oil content (e.g., <0.5%) is better for clean-burning and high-purity applications.
   Higher oil content (5–30%) offers better lubrication and is more suitable for industrial use.
3. Melting Point
   Affects how the wax behaves under heat.
   Choose lower melting points for easy application (e.g., skin creams).
   Higher melting points are better for structural integrity (e.g., container candles or technical coatings).
4. Purity and Color
   High-purity white waxes are best for visible or skin-contact products.
   Lower purity grades are sufficient for technical or hidden industrial applications.
5. Budget Constraints
   Fully refined paraffin is costlier but essential for premium or regulated products.
   Semi refined and slack wax are more economical for general or bulk industrial use.

Which paraffin grades are most widely used in Croatia

In Croatia, the most widely used paraffin wax grades are primarily determined by their oil content and melting points, tailored to suit various industrial applications such as candle manufacturing, packaging, and cosmetics. The market encompasses both fully refined and semi-refined paraffin waxes, sourced from domestic suppliers and imports.​
Common Paraffin Wax Grades in Croatia

• Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (<0.75% Oil Content)
• Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax (1–3% Oil Content)
• Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax (3–5% Oil Content)
• Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax (5–7% Oil Content)

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Croatia

The packaging of paraffin in Croatia is typically aligned with EU standards, emphasizing safe handling, easy transport, and clean storage. The packaging also varies depending on the grade and end-use.

• Fully Refined Paraffin Wax
  Weight: 5–10 kg slabs or 25 kg boxes
  Packaging Type:
  – PE-lined carton boxes
  – Sometimes in multi-layer kraft paper bags
  – Shrink-wrapped pallets for bulk transport
  Use case: Premium packaging for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food-contact materials
  Labeling: Product grade, melting point, batch number, MSDS info
• Semi Refined Paraffin Wax
  Form: Slabs
  Weight: 5 kg slabs or 25 kg cartons
  Packaging Type:
  – Kraft paper bags with PE liners or plastic-lined cardboard boxes
  – Often palletized for warehouse efficiency
  Use case: Packaging optimized for candle factories, packaging manufacturers, and cosmetics industries
• Slack Wax
  Form: Semi-solid, oily
  Weight: Supplied in bulk (IBCs or drums) or 180–200 kg steel drums

Key Croatia ports for receiving paraffin grades

1. Port of Rijeka
   Largest and most important seaport in Croatia
2. Port of Ploče
   Major commercial port on the Adriatic Sea
3. Port of Split
   Smaller than Rijeka and Ploče but still capable of handling general and liquid cargo
4. Port of Zadar (less common)
   Not a primary hub for industrial chemicals but might handle containerized shipments depending on the scale

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Croatia

• Kanis International D.O.O. (Zagreb)
• MARMETON d.o.o. (Zagreb)
• Svjećarsko – trgovački obrt RIPS vl. Zoran Salopek (Karlovac)

International Paraffin Supplier Croatia

ZUMRUT International Kimya is a prominent Turkish petrochemical company supplying paraffin wax to Croatia and other Eastern European countries. With operations in Turkey and the UAE, the company is a key player in the regional paraffin wax market.​

Specifications of semi-refined paraffin with oil grade 1%, 1-2% and 3-5% for Paraffin Supplier Croatia