Paraffin Supplier in Kosovo

 

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 Kosovo

In Kosovo, the most widely used paraffin wax grades are semi-refined paraffin waxes with 1–3% oil content, due to their cost-effectiveness, versatility, and suitability for the country’s dominant industries like candle production, cosmetics, and packaging.

Most Common Paraffin Grades in Kosovo

1. Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax (1–3% Oil Content)
   Melting Point: 58–60°C
   Usage:
   Candle manufacturing (especially for religious and household use)
   Cosmetics and personal care (e.g., hand/foot treatments)
   Reasons for Popularity: Affordable, good hardness, widely available
2. Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax (3–5% Oil Content)
   Melting Point: 60–62°C
   Usage: Industrial applications requiring more flexibility and less brittleness
   Common in: Kosovan factories producing coated paper, matches, and low-end candles
3. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (<0.75% Oil Content)
   Melting Point: 60–64°C
   Usage:
   Pharmaceuticals
   Food packaging
   Premium candles

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Kosovo

Paraffin Wax Packaging for Kosovo

1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 
   Common Uses: Candles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging
   Packaging Options:
   5 kg slabs in carton boxes
   25 kg slabs (5 slabs x 5 kg) in cartons, shrink-wrapped on pallets
   PE-lined Kraft paper bags, 25 kg
   Private label retail packs: 0.5 – 1 kg blocks (optional)
2. Semi Refined Paraffin Wax 
   Common Uses: Candle manufacturing, board coating, matches
   Packaging Options:
   5 kg slabs in shrink film or PE bags
   25 kg net weight in cartons or on wooden pallets
   PE-coated paper wrapping + carton for humid conditions
3. Slack Wax (Light & Heavy Grades)
   Common Uses: Rubber, match industry, emulsions, board
   Packaging Options:
   180 kg galvanized iron drums
   200-liter new steel drums
4. Granulated or Pelletized Paraffin
   Common Uses: Injection molding, compounding, additives
   Packaging Options:
   25 kg PE bags (moisture-proof)
   Jumbo bags (500–1000 kg) for bulk delivery

Key Kosovo ports for receiving paraffin grades

Kosovo is a landlocked country, so it does not have any seaports of its own. However, it relies on nearby regional ports in neighboring countries for importing goods like paraffin wax and other chemical products. The key ports typically used for receiving such cargo are:

1. Port of Durrës, Albania
   Primary port used by Kosovo for imports
2. Port of Thessaloniki, Greece
   Another important regional hub
3. Port of Bar, Montenegro
   Smaller than Durrës or Thessaloniki
4. Port of Rijeka, Croatia (less common)
   Mostly used for northern Kosovo or when specific carriers route via the Adriatic

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Kosovo

Serbian Suppliers

• Spektar d.o.o. Paraćin
  Location: Paraćin, Serbia
• ARC International D.o.o.
  Location: Serbia

International Paraffin Supplier Kosovo

These companies export paraffin wax to Kosovo, often through Baltic ports or regional distributors:

Zümrüt International Kimya (Turkey)
Supplies fully refined, semi-refined, and slack wax to Baltic clients.
Known for consistent quality, competitive pricing, and REACH compliance.

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