Paraffin Supplier in Albania

 

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 Albania

Food-Grade Paraffin Wax
Albania’s food-grade paraffin wax market includes:

• Fully Refined Food-Grade Paraffin Wax: Known for its high purity and consistent quality, this wax is predominantly utilized in:
  Candle Manufacturing: Candles are widely used in Albania for religious ceremonies and household purposes.
  Cosmetics: Used in products like lip balms and creams.
• Semi-Refined Food-Grade Paraffin Wax: Offers a balance between purity and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for:
  Rubber and Board Sizing: Enhances flexibility and water resistance.
  Hotmelts: Used in adhesive formulations.
  Both solid and liquid forms are available, catering to diverse industrial needs.

Industrial-Grade Paraffin Wax

In the industrial sector, Albania utilizes:
Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (MCCP): Employed as a plasticizer and flame retardant in:

• Plastic Additives
• Rubber Manufacturing
• Paints and Coatings

Long-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (LCCP): Used in:

• Metal Working Fluids: Provides lubrication and reduces wear.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Enhances bonding properties

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Albania

• 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)
• 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
• Slack Wax (Light & Heavy Grades)
  Common Uses: Rubber, match industry, emulsions, board
  Packaging Options:
  180 kg galvanized iron drums
  200-liter new steel drums
• 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 Albania ports for receiving paraffin grades

1. Port of Durrës (UN/LOCODE: ALDRZ)
2. Port of Vlorë (UN/LOCODE: ALVOA)
3. Port of Shëngjin (UN/LOCODE: ALSHG)

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Albania

In Albania, the paraffin wax market is primarily served by foreign suppliers, with limited domestic production. The country imports various grades of paraffin wax to meet the demands of industries such as candle making, packaging, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
Arij Global Trading

Turkish Suppliers

• Zumrut Kimya Co. (Ankara, Turkey)
  A leading supplier of fully refined and semi-refined paraffin wax across Eastern Europe, including Albania.
  Serves industries like candle making, packaging, rubber, and cosmetics.

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