Slack Wax

It has extensive usage in the industry. You can name lots of industries that they need Slack Wax as a primary substance. First, Slack Wax as a precursor changes into paraffin wax. In this condition, it could be more valuable.

Paraffin wax as a product of Slack Wax is also highly applicable. After passing some steps, Slack Wax will change into paraffin which is the main substance of the Candle. The way it works is not complicated.

The first phase of the paraffin wax process is to take oil from Slack Wax. In the industry, it is called de-oiling or de-waxing.

In the de-waxing step, we remove the oil completely from the Slack Wax. Good to know that this action is possible by crystallization.

Crystallization is a process in which the precursor gets heated then cooled. It gets heated, mixed with one or more solvents such as a Ketone and in the end, it is cooled.

Now we have crystallized Slack Wax out of oil and solid mixture. The name of the mentioned step is filtering. Crystallizing makes filtering easier. In the end, we have solid material with an oily component.

In a histology or pathology laboratory, paraffin wax has an important use. It is used to impregnate tissues for sectioning. Water is excluded from the tissue through ascending strengths of alcohol. In the following process, the tissue would be clear and clean in an organic solvent such as xylene and it will be put inside the paraffin wax. After a couple of hours when wax gets solid, sections can be cut on a micro-tome. But this isn’t the only use of this substance.

Another use of paraffin wax is chiefly artistic. Nowadays Wax Carving is so popular among the customers. The procedure is easy and interesting. Usually, tools like saws, specific knives, and sandpapers are used to shape Wax into statues that we want. Handicrafts have a wide market and they are high on demand. Slack Wax which we (Gemini Productions) supply, is the best substance for producing Wax which you need for the wax carving technique.

Another industry that has Slack Wax in its list of requirements is the textile industry. For thermal insulation and protecting some cloth with specific applications, Slack Wax and paraffin are recommended. Paraffin is applied for coating textiles. This coating is necessary to protect cloth which is obligatory for some needs. As a matter of fact, paraffin is a very appropriate material to avoid heat or chill.

The next application is a little bit different.

Now, let’s move to the food-grade paraffin. In the following, we list some of its applications in food industries:

As a sealant: paraffin made from Slack Wax can be used to protect food in jars and cans. This isn’t complex. You should only cover seams of the can to protect the food inside.

As an additive to produce chewing gum

As a shiny material to coat candies: it is possible to coat candies with paraffin to make them more attractive. Paraffin isn’t harmful because with no digestion it passes through the digestive system.
Paraffin is also applicable to investment casting. A lubricating bullet is another common application of Wax. In weapon and gunnery industries it is very important to lubricate bullets for helping their moving process.

It is impossible to produce crayons without Slack Wax. Paraffin produced from Slack Wax is one of the primary substances of crayons. It helps crayons to be smooth to use.

One of the important applications of paraffin is in Rocket industries. As a Solid propellant for hybrid rocket motors, paraffin is so important in this era. Slack Wax uses are more extensive than what we think. Another important application is using it as an antiozonant.

But what are antiozonants? Ozone is a gas that protects us from the harmful radiation of the Sun, but it is harmful to Plastic durability. It weakens plastic’s structure. So antiozonants are agents to prevent ozone from harming plastics. Paraffin is an effective antiozonant that protects plastic.

Another artistic use of Slack Wax is in the printing industries. Ink gets mixed with paraffin and gets sprayed on paper. So, at last, you have water-proof images that are so durable and persistent.

The next industries which we focus on are Mechanical industries. Paraffin as a high-end product of Slack Wax is serviceable as thermostats and actuators.

As an expansion medium for activating such devices, paraffin is essential. It is a Phase-change material. What is a phase-change material and what is its application? A phase-change material (PCM) is a specific substance which is useful to exchange heat.

Sometimes it delivers energy and sometimes receives it. Everything depends on the phase transition. By melting and solidifying at phase change temperature (PCT), it is capable of storing and releasing large amounts of energy compared to sensible heat storage.

Paraffin is useful as a phase-change material. This valuable material is also effective in the color industry. Color producers can use a complex based on wax to concentrate color properly.