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petroleum wax

[pə′trō·lē·əm ‚waks]
(materials)
A wax occurring naturally in various fractions of crude petroleum; there are two groups: paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax.
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Which countries are supplying paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, and similar waxes?
Research and Markets: The World Market for Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, Slack Wax, Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax, and Similar Waxes: A 2011 Global Trade Perspective
On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, and other mineral waxes obtained by synthesis or other process in Ecuador face a number of questions.
Research and Markets: The 2011 Import and Export Market for Petroleum Jelly; Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax in Ecuador
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High Growth Reported for the World Natural and Synthetic Waxes Market
will no longer use petroleum wax in the production of its duraflame brand firelogs.
Duraflame Discontinues Use of Petroleum Wax in its Firelogs
Faced with a shrinking supply of petroleum wax and a rise in woodburning fireplace restrictions by air quality districts in the West, Duraflame's product development team set out this past year to determine how to make the next generation of manufactured firelogs.
New Duraflame Firelog Made with 100% Renewable Resources in Response to Market Demand and Air Quality Needs in West
Polyace 804 is a preblend of PE and petroleum wax designed for use as a lubricant in extruded rigid and flexible PVC.
Chemicals & additives
Sunolite 160 is a refined petroleum wax used as an external lubricant.
Lubricants and processing aids: product lines reviewed
Loobwax 0597 - Intermediate petroleum wax generically known as "165 wax," Used singly or in combination with other Loobwaxes and meets PPI TR3/4 requirements.
Lubricants and processing aids: product lines reviewed
Loobwax 0597--Intermediate petroleum wax generically known as "165 wax.
Lubricants: product lines reviewed

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