Microcrystalline wax
General description of microcrystalline wax Microcrystalline wax a type of wax produced by DE-oiling petrolatum, as part of the petroleum refining process. It contains high percentage of ISO paraffinic (branched) hydrocarbons and naphthenic hydrocarbons. It is characterized by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystal of paraffin wax. It consists of …