Overview of CPCL Paraffin Wax
CPCL Paraffin wax is a white, colorless, soft solid wax made from saturated hydrocarbons. It is colorless, tasteless and odorless. It is a solid derived from petroleum or coal. Due to its characteristics, it has various applications. One of the primary purposes of paraffin wax is to manufacture candles. It has several other applications, like in skin salons and spa treatments. It is also used as a pain relief for sore joints and muscles. CPCL paraffin wax is a specialty product manufactured by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Benefits
The benefits offered by CPCL paraffin wax can be classified into two broad categories:
Cosmetic benefits
Due to its colorless, odorless nature, this wax is often used in skin salons and spa treatments. The CPCL paraffin wax is used in hands and feet to make skin soft and supple. It adds moisture to the skin and continues to boost the moisture levels even after the treatment is over. It also helps treat open pores and in removing dead cells. It can also make skin look fresher and feel smoother.
Therapeutical benefits
CPCL paraffin wax helps people with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other joint mobility issues. It acts like a form of heat therapy and helps to increase blood flow, to relax muscles, and to decrease joint stiffness. Paraffin wax can also be helpful in minimizing muscle spasms and inflammations and is also helpful in the treatment of sprains.
Ingredients and Quality
Paraffin wax is known as petroleum wax, as it is obtained from petroleum. Paraffin wax is separated from the oil through the crystallization process and by dewaxing the light lubricating oil stocks. Therefore, paraffin wax can be called a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules.
There are some tests developed by standard organizations such as ASTM to ensure that the paraffin wax meets the specific quality standards for its various uses. The penetration test is performed to measure the hardness of the wax to decide its physical characteristics. Purity and contamination test is done to ensure the performance of the wax. Several factors that determine the quality of the paraffin wax include its melting point, oil content, its clear and consistent color, and minimal odor.
Usage Instructions
Given below are the safety precautions to be followed while using paraffin wax at home to ensure the safe use of the paraffin wax:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Apply a small amount of lotion or moisturizer to the hands.
- Dip your fingertip gently to test the temperature of the wax
Spread the fingers and dip the hand into the wax. Remove when coated. - Repeat this step of dipping and drying the hand for 6–8 times.
Cover the hand with a towel immediately and keep it covered for at least 15–20 minutes. - Remove the towel and carefully peel off the cooled wax off the hand.
Applications
Paraffin wax offers a wide range of applications. Let us look at the more significant ones. It is more commonly used in the making of candles, crayons, wax papers, polishes, electrical insulations and petroleum jelly. It is more often used as a lubricant owing to its moisturizing properties. Paraffin wax has cosmetic applications in skin salons and spa treatments. It has been used as a heat therapy for all joint mobility issues in treatments for arthritis.
CPCL paraffin wax Retail & Wholesale Price
Buy the best quality and refined CPCL paraffin wax from K.Somu Chetty & Co. at the affordable price of Rs 205 per kg in retail. For wholesale purposes you can buy the paraffin wax at Rs 195 per kg, when you buy more than 10 kgs.
Why buy CPCL paraffin wax from K.Somu Chetty & Co?
We at K.Somu Chetty & Co offer the best quality, refined CPCL paraffin wax at the best prices in retail and wholesale. We have been in business for more than 50 years now, delivering the best goods to our trusted customers since 1943. We have only been delivering the best quality products at the best affordable prices.
We have specialized in importing and exporting Indian herbals, ayurvedic goods and several other products since our establishment. We have always strived to deliver our carefully crafted products in the best manner to our large client base.
We have now expanded our range of products to skincare products like face packs that are enriched with the goodness of Ayurveda, with no chemicals added. We have manufactured and are operating a factory to produce pooja products like sambrani, and chopsticks in the best quality and price.
Bulk Ordering Process – Shipping and Logistics
We provide nationwide shipping of our products to our customers all over the country. Shipping charges and delivery periods may vary according to your location. We offer a good customer support system for customers. Customers can contact us at 9444279664, 9840213216 (WhatsApp) from 10 am to 10 pm. To place a bulk order, you can contact the above-mentioned numbers or drop us an email at kscherbs15@gmail.com for any queries and requests.
Frequently Asked Question
The main difference between paraffin wax and other types of wax is that paraffin wax is derived from petroleum. Paraffin wax is more likely to cause injuries comparatively and is not biodegradable.
Various types of CPCL paraffin wax include fully refined paraffin wax, semi-refined paraffin wax, crude paraffin wax, food-grade paraffin wax used in food packaging, liquid paraffin wax used for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, paraffin wax in granulated form for candle making, and petroleum jelly.
Yes, paraffin wax is the perfect and ideal ingredient for making candles.
Yes, CPCL paraffin wax in granulated form can be used for various cosmetics or skincare products due to its moisturizing properties.
Yes, CPCL paraffin wax is food-grade and is good and safe for food applications. It is used in food packaging and as a coating for fruits and cheese in order to preserve freshness.
The melting point of CPCL paraffin wax is 46-71 degrees, and the hardness of CPCL paraffin wax is 10-20.
Yes, CPCL paraffin wax can be blended with other waxes or additives to improve its appearance and enhance its scent.
CPCL paraffin wax should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight in order to maintain its quality. Storing them in areas of high humidity would affect their quality. CPCL paraffin wax should be stored in an air-tight container to protect it from dust and moisture.
As paraffin wax is a byproduct of petroleum, which is a non-renewable resource, it is not environmentally friendly and is unsustainable.
The CPCL paraffin wax is mostly available in solid form in India and its price ranges from Rs 40 to Rs 150 per kilogram.
