This type of paraffin is made from light slack wax. Light paraffin is completely refined and is known as crystalline paraffin in the market. This type of paraffin has a hard and fragile structure and has good physical stability and does not change shape easily.
It is divided into different types based on the percentage of fat:
Light solid paraffin:
Solid paraffin 0.5 to 1% fat
Solid paraffin 1 to 3% fat
Solid paraffin 3 to 5% fat
Solid paraffin 5 to 7% fat
The three most important industries that use fully refined light paraffin are cosmetics and food industries. This type of paraffin is used in the candle making industry. The candles made from this type of paraffin are of the highest quality and price.