Introduction

• Introduction

Categorization of Waxes

• Categorization of Waxes

The Chemicals Trade

Wax Prices and Forecasts of Wax Consumption

• The Chemicals Trade

Introduction

Wax Characteristics

Beeswax

Spermaceti

Wool Grease and Lanolin

Carnauba

Candelilla Wax

Ouricouri Wax

Jojoba Oil

Bayberry

Japan Wax

• History and Occurrence; Manufacturing Processes; and Physical Characteristics
• Statistics

Rice Bran Oil

• History and Occurrence; Manufacturing Processes; and Physical Characteristics
• Chemical Characteristics
• Statistics

Statistics for Vegetable Waxes

• History and Occurrence; Manufacturing Processes; and Physical Characteristics
• Statistics

Ozocerite

Montan Wax

Paraffin Waxes

Microcrystalline Wax

Synthetic Waxes

Polyethylenes

Waxes

Synthetic Esters

Synthetic Amides

Carbowaxes

Uses

Statistics

Candles

Electrical Applications

Waxes in The Food Industry

Matches and Pyrotechnics

Rubber Industry

Waxes in Adhesives

Waxes in The Paper Industry

Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical and Dental Preparations

Polishes