Paraffin Supplier in Slovenia

 

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 Slovenia

​In Slovenia, the most widely used paraffin wax grades are fully refined and semi-refined waxes, catering to various industries such as candle making, packaging, cosmetics, and rubber manufacturing.​

Common Paraffin Wax Grades in Slovenia

1. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax

Oil Content: Typically between 0.3% and 1.8%
Melting Point: Ranges from 54°C to 62°C
Applications: Ideal for candles, cosmetics, packaging, and food-related uses due to its high purity and low oil content
Examples:

• IWAX FR 5456 Hydro (54–56°C, 0.5–1.8% oil)
• IWAX FR 5860 Hydro (58–60°C, 0.3–0.5% oil)
• Paraffin P2 Lukoil (58–62°C, 0.3–0.5% oil)
• Paraffin P2 Yaroslawl (52–54°C, max 0.8% oil)​

2. Semi-Refined Paraffin Wax
Oil Content: Ranges from 1% to 10%, available in light and heavy grades
Melting Point: Generally between 58°C and 65°C
Applications: Used in candle making, rubber processing, and other industrial applications where a higher oil content is acceptable

Examples:

• Paraffin IWAX 5254 (52–54°C, max 6% oil)
• Paraffin V1 (46–52°C, 3–6% oil)
• Paraffin V2 (50–56°C, 7–15% oil)​

3. Specialty Grades
Ceresine L: A high-melting-point wax (70°C) with 0.5% oil content, used in applications requiring harder waxes

SR High Melt PW: Features a melting point of 58–62°C and 5% oil content, suitable for specific industrial needs

Packaging of various paraffin grades for Slovenia

Solid Paraffin Wax Packaging

1. Slabs
   Weight: Typically 5 kg per slab
   Packaging: Packed in cartons (e.g., 30 kg per carton) and palletized (e.g., 24 cartons per pallet totaling 720 kg)
   Dimensions: Approximately 48 cm × 29.5 cm × 5 cm per slab
2. Granules or Pastilles
   Weight: Usually 25 kg per polyethylene (PE) bag
   Packaging: 27 bags per pallet, totaling 675 kg
   Advantages: Facilitates easier handling and faster melting, suitable for precise dosing in various applications ​
3. Liquid Paraffin Wax Packaging
   Form: Transported in bulk quantities
   Packaging: Specialized tankers or containers, with capacities up to 19.44 tons per container without pallets
   Usage: Preferred for large-scale industrial applications requiring bulk quantities

Key Slovenia ports for receiving paraffin grades

• Port of Koper (Luka Koper)
  Location: Southwestern Slovenia, on the Adriatic Sea

Domestic and foreign Paraffin Supplier Slovenia

1. Ilumina Wax d.o.o.
2. HABCO d.o.o.
3. Revivo.si

International Paraffin Supplier Slovenia

These companies export paraffin wax to Slovenia, 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 Slovenia