Paraffin Wax vs Microcrystalline Wax: Composition, Properties & Uses Paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax are both petroleum-derived waxes, but they differ significantly in composition, crystal structure, flexibility, melting point and industrial performance. Paraffin wax mainly contains relatively straight-chain saturated hydrocarbons and typically forms larger, more defined crystals. Microcrystalline wax contains a higher proportion of branched […]
