Residue wax

General description of residue wax

is the remaining residue when the process of manufacturing paraffin wax from slack wax is finished, the main usage is for matches industry since its oil content is about 50% and has strong odor and color is quite brown. residue wax is a by-product obtained by slack wax deoiling or sweating in the paraffin wax manufacturing process. residue wax is the mix of oil and slack wax. this Wax, formally known as Foots oil is a commodity derived from the production of semi refined paraffin wax, having almost 60% result from 100% of slacks provided by the oil refineries.

RAHA Paraffin Company guaranty the quality of this Wax with the arrangement of the international inspector to check quality and quantity of the Wax during the loading to the vessel and controlling the production by QC by batch test report before shipping. RAHA Paraffin Company guarantees the quality to meet with ASTM.

Uses of residue wax

Brown color, high oiled wax named residue wax used for matches making, lubricants, explosive, firework. it can be used as hydrophobic impregnation material, fuel brick component, the raw material for the production of grease lubricants, conservation oils, lubricants, tire, rubber and shoe soil industries, textile, as well as petroleum jelly and white oil manufacturing. it is also used for Plastic Industries-Polish-Match Box.

Packing of residue wax

Residue wax packing is in steel drums new or used to avoid any leakage during transportation. new drum cost is so high that is not economic to be used for packing of wax which is the residue of paraffin wax producing and is considered as the cheapest product of the wax producing process. Used drums are washed to be clean enough to be filled with an oily product. ISO tank and flexitank are not used for wax because it is oily enough to be unloaded without heating it and again it is not economic to use these luxury packing for this wax.

Specification of residue wax

Analysis of residue wax

DATA SHEET OF RESIDUE WAX

Supplier of Residue Wax 

At RAHA Paraffin Co., We supply high-quality Residue Wax , tailored to meet the needs of various industries. we can deliver the mentioned wax types to destination ports as requested by the customer. As a Residue Wax, our team will assist at every step to ensure a smooth and timely supply. (Contact Us)

Common Questions 

1. What are the main industrial applications of residue wax?

Residue wax is widely used in the matchstick, rubber, plywood, candle, shoe polish, and carbon paper industries for lubrication, coating, and blending purposes.

2. Which countries do you export residue wax to?

We export residue wax to various countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East.

3. What is the difference between residue wax and paraffin wax?

Residue wax is a by-product of paraffin wax production and contains more oil content and impurities, making it suitable for industrial applications.
Paraffin wax, on the other hand, is more refined, with lower oil content, and is used in cosmetics, candles, packaging, and pharmaceuticals.