WHAT IS PARAFFIN WAX? Paraffin wax is a combination of solid straight-chain hydrocarbons with melting points between roughly 48° and 66° C (120° and 150° F), a colorless or white, slightly transparent, hard wax. By dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks, paraffin wax is produced from petroleum. It is used in electrical insulators, wax paper, polishes, … Continue reading PARAFFIN WAX