Paraffin is a widely used material in candle making, which is used as fuel and the main material for making
candles.
What is paraffin?
Paraffin is a type of wax or petroleum substance extracted from crude oil or coal. It is odorless and colorless,
and in a solid state it looks similar to natural waxes. Paraffin is widely used in the production of candles due
to its good combustible properties, long shelf life and reasonable price.
Features of Paraffin Candles:
1. Reasonable price: Paraffin is economically affordable, which is why paraffin candles are among the most
popular types of candles on the market.
2. Diverse melting point: Paraffin is produced in different types with different melting points, which allows it
to be used to make different candles, such as decorative candles, wax candles, and scented candles.
3. Ability to blend with additives: Paraffin can be combined with other fragrances, colors, and additives to
produce candles with the desired scent and color.
4. Wide application: Due to its ductility and ease of operation, paraffin is used to make all kinds of candles,
from simple and ordinary candles to decorative and fancy candles.
5. Clean combustion: Ideally, paraffin is completely burnt and produces the least amount of soot, as long as the
quality is good.
Disadvantages of Paraffin:
1. Soot production: If the quality of paraffin is low or the pile is not properly designed, it may produce soot
when burning.
2. Petroleum origin: Paraffin is derived from crude oil, so it is non-renewable and causes problems such as
pollution from an environmental point of view.
Types of Paraffin Candles:
- Solid paraffin: for simple, aromatic candles.
- Paraffin semi-solid (crystalline): for decorative and transparent candles.
- Liquid paraffin: mostly for liquid candles or oil lamps.
Paraffin is one of the main candle-making materials due to its diverse and easy-to-operate applications, and it
is produced in different types with different properties to meet different needs.