Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 25 Kg |
| Melting Point | 80-85 °C |
| Form | Slab |
| Oil Content | 1.5-2 % |
| Packaging Size | 25kg, 50kg |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Total Acidity | 0.01% |
| Shelf Life | 1 Year |
| Product Type | Yellow Microcrystalline Wax |
| Wax Category | Microcrystalline petroleum wax |
| Physical Form | Solid blocks / slabs |
| Aspect @ 25°C | Solid |
| Colour (ASTM D1500) | Maximum: 1.5, Typical: ~1.3, Yellow appearance suitable for industrial use |
| Congealing Point (ASTM D938) | 70 – 80°C (Typical: ~72°C) |
| Needle Penetration @ 25°C (ASTM D1321) | 20 – 35 dmm (Typical: ~30 dmm) Indicates balanced hardness and flexibility |
| Oil Content (% wt, ASTM D721) | Maximum: 2.0% (Typical: ~1.8%) Low free oil for stable formulations |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C (ASTM D445) | 12 – 18 mm²/s (cSt) (Typical: ~13.94 cSt) |
| Crystal Structure | Fine microcrystalline structure, provides toughness, flexibility and crack resistance |
| Adhesion & Binding Properties | Good binding and sealing performance, suitable for wax blends and industrial compounds |
| Thermal Stability | Stable under repeated heating and cooling cycles, suitable for continuous industrial processing |
| Compatibility & Blending | Compatible with paraffin wax, other micro waxes, resins and rubber compounds |
| Application Suitability | Textile yarn & fibre lubrication, rubber and tyre compounding, industrial wax blends and formulation |
Yellow microcrystalline wax is a high-performance petroleum wax with a fine microcrystalline structure, developed for applications requiring flexibility, controlled hardness, strong binding and reliable oil compatibility. We offer this grade as a cost-effective Indian substitute that can be used in place of multiple imported microcrystalline wax grades, without compromising functional performance.
This wax appears yellow in colour, a characteristic commonly preferred in textile, rubber, industrial compounding and technical applications, where appearance is secondary to performance.
Yellow microcrystalline wax offers a balanced property profile that makes it suitable for demanding industrial use:
Fine crystal structure for flexibility and toughness
Controlled hardness with good resistance to cracking
Low free oil content for formulation stability
Good adhesion and binding properties
Stable performance during heating and cooling cycles
Because of these properties, it is frequently used where paraffin wax is too brittle and fully refined white micro wax is not economically required.
This grade is widely used as an Indian substitute for imported microcrystalline waxes, offering:
Comparable penetration and viscosity behaviour
Similar melting and congealing characteristics
Reliable batch-to-batch consistency
Significant cost and lead-time advantages
It is especially suitable for buyers looking to optimise formulation cost while maintaining technical performance.
Yellow microcrystalline wax is commonly used in:
Textile Industry
Yarn and fibre lubrication
Thread processing
Friction reduction in weaving and knitting
Rubber & Mechanical Applications
Rubber compounding
Tyre and mechanical rubber processing
Wax Blending & Compounding
Micro wax blends
Industrial wax formulations
Adhesive and sealant systems
Other Industrial Uses
Protective and moisture-barrier coatings
Polishes and surface care products
Match manufacturing
Specialty moulded wax items
Supplied in solid block / slab form
Melts uniformly without sudden breakdown
Compatible with paraffin wax, other micro waxes and resins
Suitable for manual and industrial processing systems
Excel International supplies performance-matched yellow microcrystalline wax, carefully selected to serve as a reliable Indian alternative to imported grades. We help buyers choose the correct wax based on application needs, hardness requirements and blending behaviour, not just appearance.
Buyers choose us for:
Consistent Indian substitute quality
Cost-effective imported grade replacement
Bulk availability
Practical understanding of industrial wax applications
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 25 Kg |
| Oil Content | Maximum 3.0% Low free oil for stable semi-solid systems |
| Form | Slab |
| Packaging Size | 25kg, 50 kg |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Packaging Type | Bag |
| Melting Point | 70 – 85°C (Depends on formulation ratio of paraffin to micro wax) |
| Product Type | Paraffin Microcrystalline Wax |
| Wax Category | Paraffin-based microcrystalline wax (Hybrid wax with fine crystal structure) |
| Physical State @ 25°C | Solid |
| Colour / Appearance | White to off-white, clean, uniform appearance suitable for formulations |
| Congealing Point (ASTM D938) | 65 – 75°C Ensures controlled solidification and flexibility |
| Needle Penetration @ 25°C (ASTM D1321) | 20 – 35 dmm Balanced hardness with improved elasticity vs paraffin wax |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C (ASTM D445) | 12 – 18 mm²/s (cSt) Supports good film strength and binding |
| Crystal Structure | Fine microcrystalline structure, improves toughness, adhesion and crack resistance |
| Flexibility | Higher flexibility compared to standard paraffin wax |
| Toughness | Reduced brittleness in moulded and semi-solid products |
| Thermal Stability | Stable under repeated heating and cooling cycles, suitable for continuous processing |
| Compatibility & Blending | Compatible with: Paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, mineral oils, cosmetic and industrial additives |
| Odour Characteristics | Neutral to mild petroleum odour |
| Application Suitability | Petroleum jelly, cosmetic creams, ointments & balms, pharmaceutical ointment bases (formulation use) |
Paraffin microcrystalline wax is a specialty petroleum wax that combines the purity of paraffin wax with the fine crystal structure of microcrystalline wax. This hybrid nature gives it better flexibility, stronger binding properties and improved oil compatibility compared to conventional paraffin wax, while still maintaining a clean appearance and stable melting behaviour.
This wax is widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, petroleum jelly and industrial formulations where standard paraffin wax is too brittle and pure microcrystalline wax is not required in high concentration.
Unlike normal paraffin wax, this wax:
Has a finer crystal structure
Offers greater flexibility and toughness
Provides better adhesion and sealing properties
Reduces cracking in semi-solid and moulded products
Improves stability in wax blends
These characteristics make it an ideal modifier wax in many formulations.
Paraffin microcrystalline wax is valued for:
Balanced hardness and elasticity
Good oil-binding capacity
Smooth, non-grainy texture
Improved resistance to cracking and breakage
Stable performance during heating and cooling cycles
It performs reliably in both semi-solid and moulded systems.
Cosmetic & Personal Care
Petroleum jelly
Creams, ointments and balms
Skin and hair care formulations
Pharmaceutical (Formulation Use)
Ointment bases
Topical semi-solid products
Industrial & Technical Uses
Adhesives and sealants
Wax blends and compounding
Polishes and surface care products
Protective and moisture-barrier coatings
Rubber and specialty industrial formulations
Supplied in solid slabs or blocks
Melts uniformly without sudden breakdown
Blends easily with paraffin wax, mineral oils and other micro waxes
Suitable for laboratory, pilot and industrial processing
Excel International supplies carefully selected paraffin microcrystalline wax grades, matched to application requirements rather than generic labels. We help buyers choose the right wax for cosmetic, jelly or industrial use, ensuring consistent performance and repeatability.
Buyers choose us for:
Stable and reliable quality
Bulk availability
Competitive pricing
Practical understanding of wax formulation needs
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Melting Point | 75 – 85°C (Varies by grade: industrial vs cosmetic) |
| Oil Content | Maximum 2.5% (Typical: 1.3 – 2.0%) Low free oil for formulation stability |
| Form | Slab |
| Packaging Size | 25 Kg |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Color | White |
| Type | Micro Wax |
| Packaging Type | Bag |
| Product Type | White Microcrystalline Wax |
| Wax Category | Microcrystalline petroleum wax (White / refined grade) |
| Physical State @ 25°C | Solid |
| Colour / Appearance | White to off-white |
| Congealing Point (ASTM D938) | 70 – 78°C (Typical: 72–73°C) |
| Needle Penetration @ 25°C (ASTM D1321) | 22 – 30 dmm (Balanced hardness with flexibility) |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C (ASTM D445) | 13 – 18 mm²/s (cSt) (Typical: 14 – 15.5 cSt) |
| Specific Gravity (15/4°C) | Approx. 0.85 – 0.88 |
| Total Acidity (mg KOH/g) | ≤ 0.50 (For cosmetic / jelly compatible grades) |
| Flash Point | ≥ 250°C (High thermal safety for processing) |
| Ash Content | ≤ 0.03% |
| Crystal Structure | Fine microcrystalline structure, Provides flexibility, toughness and oil binding |
| Compatibility & Blending | Mineral oils, paraffin wax, other microcrystalline waxes, cosmetic and industrial additives |
| Application Suitability | Petroleum jelly, cosmetic creams, ointments & balms, pharmaceutical ointment bases (formulation use) |
White microcrystalline wax is a high-purity petroleum-based specialty wax characterised by its fine crystal structure, controlled hardness, low oil content and clean white appearance. It is widely used across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, petroleum jelly and industrial formulation applications, where texture control, oil binding and stability are critical.
Unlike normal paraffin wax, white microcrystalline wax contains higher molecular weight hydrocarbons, which give it better flexibility, stronger binding properties and resistance to cracking, while still maintaining a refined, light colour suitable for sensitive formulations.
Industrial / Technical White Micro Wax
Congealing range around 70–75°C
Penetration typically 22–30 dmm
Oil content generally ≤ 2.5%
Saybolt colour in the light range
Used where performance > cosmetic aesthetics
Higher melting & congealing ranges
Lower penetration (firmer texture)
Controlled oil content
Lighter colour values (Saybolt / ASTM D1500)
Used where appearance, stability and skin safety matter
Instead of being “wrong”, your data represents different accepted grades of white microcrystalline wax, and this description is written to cover them correctly without contradiction.
White microcrystalline wax is valued for:
Fine microcrystalline structure
Excellent oil-binding capacity
Smooth, non-grainy texture
Better flexibility than paraffin wax
Controlled hardness for semi-solid systems
Good thermal stability during processing
Clean appearance suitable for white or light-coloured formulations
These properties make it a structuring and stabilising wax, not just a filler.
Cosmetic & Personal Care
Petroleum jelly
Creams, ointments and balms
Skin and hair care formulations
Lip and personal care wax blends
Pharmaceutical (Formulation Use)
Ointment bases
Topical semi-solid products
Industrial & Technical Uses
Adhesives and sealants
Wax blends and compounding
Polishes and surface care products
Protective and moisture-barrier coatings
Rubber and specialty industrial formulations
Supplied in solid block / slab form
Melts uniformly without sudden breakdown
Blends easily with paraffin wax, mineral oils and other micro waxes
Suitable for laboratory, pilot and large-scale production
Excel International supplies carefully selected white microcrystalline wax grades, matched by application requirement rather than generic specification claims. We help buyers select the right grade for cosmetics, jelly or industrial use, ensuring consistent performance and repeatability.
Buyers value us for:
Correct grade selection support
Consistent quality
Bulk availability