Paraffin Supplier Latvia

 

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.

Paraffin Supplier Latvia

Which paraffin grades are most widely used in Latvia

  • Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (FRPW)
  • Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax
  • Slack Wax (Heavy and Light)
    – Oil Content: 10–30%
    – Used by: Industries that further refine or use it for:
    – Rust prevention coatings
    – Rubber and tire manufacturing
    – Blending with other waxes
    – Source countries: Russia, Iran, Turkey
  • Microcrystalline Wax (less common but present)

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Latvia

The packaging of paraffin in Latvia 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.

1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

  • Form: Slabs / Pastilles
  • 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

2. 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

3. Slack Wax

  • Form: Semi-solid, oily
  • Weight: Supplied in bulk (IBCs or drums) or 180–200 kg steel drums
  • Packaging Type:
    – Mild steel drums
    – IBC tanks for large industrial buyers
    – ISO tanks for export/import
  • Use case: Industrial processors, lubricant and wax manufacturers

Key Latvia ports for receiving paraffin grades

  1. Port of Riga
    Location: Capital city, Riga
  2. Port of Ventspils
    Location: Northwestern Latvia, on the Baltic coast
  3. Port of Liepāja
    Location: Western Latvia

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Latvia

  • Baltic Candle Ltd.
    Location: Dobele, Latvia
  • SIA Poligrāfijas Serviss
    Location: Riga
  • SIA LARTA 
    Location: Riga

International Paraffin Supplier Latvia

ZUMRUT International Kimya is a prominent Turkish petrochemical company supplying paraffin wax to Latvia 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 Latvia

Property 1% Oil Content 1–2% Oil Content 3–5% Oil Content
Oil Content ≤ 1% 1–2% 3–5%
Melting Point (°C) 60–64 58–62 56–60
Color White to snow white Off-white to cream Pale yellow to off-white
Odor Odorless or very mild Mild hydrocarbon scent Noticeable hydrocarbon scent
Penetration @25°C (dmm) ≤ 15 15–20 20–30
Viscosity @100°C (cSt) 4.0–5.5 4.5–6.0 5.5–7.5
Flash Point (°C) ≥ 240 ≥ 230 ≥ 220
Moisture None None None
Ash Content ≤ 0.03% ≤ 0.05% ≤ 0.1%
Congealing Point (°C) 58–62 57–61 55–59
Applications Cosmetics, food-grade candles, packaging Candle making, paper coating, crayons Matches, plywood, rubber, industrial candles