Paraffin Supplier in Romania

 

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 Romania

In Romania, the most widely used paraffin wax grades are typically aligned with applications in candle manufacturing, food packaging, cosmetics, and industrial uses. The common grades used include:

1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (FRPW)
   Oil content: <0.5%
   Melting point: 58–60°C (some variants up to 64°C)
   Uses: Candles (especially premium or smokeless candles), food contact materials, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals.
   High demand due to EU standards for purity and food safety.
2. Semi Refined Paraffin Wax (SRPW)
   Oil content: 0.5–3%
   Melting point: 56–60°C
   Uses: Candles (economical types), packaging, matches, polishes.
   Popular in mid-tier industries due to cost-effectiveness.
3. Slack Wax (Light & Heavy)
   Oil content: 5–30%
   Uses: Blending material for lubricants, rustproofing, matches, rubber industry.
   Often imported for industrial processing or upgrading.
4. Microcrystalline Wax
   Not a paraffin wax but often grouped in usage discussions
   Uses: Cosmetics, polishes, adhesives, chewing gum base.
   Imported mostly for specialty formulations.

Market Characteristics:
Romania often imports paraffin wax, mainly from Turkey, Poland, Germany, and sometimes Iran or South Korea.
The candle industry is a major consumer, especially in religious and decorative candle production.

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Romania

The packaging of paraffin in Romania 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 Romania ports for receiving paraffin grades

• Constanța Port (Portul Constanța)
  Location: Black Sea, southeastern Romania
• Galați Port (Portul Galați)
  Location: On the Danube River in eastern Romania.
• Giurgiu and Brăila Ports (smaller inland ports)

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Romania

1. Rompetrol (KMG International)
2. SC Chimcomplex SA Borzești
3. Small Distributors and Importers

Foreign Paraffin Wax Paraffin Supplier Romania

•  Zümrüt International Kimya (Turkey)
  Strong presence in the Balkans and Eastern Europe
  Products: Fully Refined, Semi Refined, Slack Wax
  Certifications: REACH, ISO, halal, kosher, food-contact grades
• Sasol (Germany/South Africa)
  High-quality fully refined paraffin wax
  Popular in cosmetics, pharma, and food packaging sectors

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