Microcrystalline wax used for improving the flexibility of packaging materi

Microcrystalline wax is a specialty wax extracted from petroleum. Its primary
functions include thickening, adding luster, providing moisture protection,
and improving flexibility, and it is widely used in the personal care and
industrial sectors.
‌Personal Care and Cosmetics‌: It serves as an oil-phase ingredient in
lipstick, hair wax, cold cream, and sunscreen, providing structural integrity
and a smooth, supple feel; it is also used in polishing products such as shoe
polish, car wax, and floor wax.
‌Industrial Manufacturing‌: It serves as a paraffin modifier; even a small
amount can alter the crystal structure of paraffin, improving plasticity and
flexural strength. In the rubber industry, it acts as an anti-cracking agent
and a mold release aid; in greases, it functions as a thickener.

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