Slack Wax Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Crude Paraffin Wax
- Unrefined Paraffin Wax
Slack wax is an oil-bearing petroleum wax recovered during the dewaxing of lubricating base oil before further refining. ChemTrade prepares quotations for Malaysian industrial requirements based on the oil content, melting point range, form and quantity specified by the buyer.
Commercial choices include lower- and higher-oil grades in solid slab or granular form. Lower-oil material may be described as scale wax, while foots oil denotes the higher-oil residue. Oil content is the main grade distinction, while colour, translucency, softness and melting behaviour vary with the petroleum cut and the selected specification.
Slack wax is used in candle, match and firelighter formulations, board-sizing emulsions, corrugated paper coatings and rubber processing. It is also used as a feedstock for further refining or oxidation, while semi-refined and fully refined paraffin wax remain separate products.
Send the required oil-content grade, melting point range, form, quantity and delivery location with the enquiry. Packing, availability, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- lower-oil scale wax, standard slack wax, higher-oil slack wax
- Appearance
- solid wax in slab, loose or granular form, with colour and translucency varying by grade
Slack Wax grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower-oil scale wax | solid slabs or granules | — | Further refining, board-sizing emulsions and industrial wax formulations where a lower oil-content grade is specified. | — |
| Standard slack wax | solid slabs or granules | — | Candle, firelighter and paper-coating formulations matched to the requested oil content and melting point range. | — |
| Higher-oil slack wax | solid or loose wax | — | Candle blends, rubber processing and formulations where a softer, higher oil-content wax is specified. | — |
How to buy slack wax from ChemTrade
Request a quote for slack wax
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | confirmed against the requested grade | — |
| Melting point range | confirmed against the requested grade | — |
| Product form | slabs or granules, as specified for the enquiry | — |
Slack Wax applications
Common questions about slack wax
What is the difference between slack wax and refined paraffin wax?
Slack wax is recovered during lubricating base-oil dewaxing and retains oil. Semi-refined and fully refined paraffin waxes are further-processed products with different specifications, so the required wax type should be stated in the enquiry.
Which slack wax grade should I request?
Specify the required oil content, melting point range and product form. Lower- and higher-oil grades suit different refining and formulation needs, and the quoted grade is matched to the submitted specification.
What forms of slack wax can be quoted?
Slack wax is traded in solid slab and granular forms. Send the preferred form and handling requirement so packing and commercial details can be confirmed with the quotation.
How do scale wax and foots oil relate to slack wax?
Scale wax denotes a lower-oil intermediate, while foots oil denotes the higher-oil residue. Include the required product term and oil-content target so the quotation is based on the intended grade.
What applications use slack wax?
Common applications include candle and firelighter formulations, board sizing emulsions, paper coatings, rubber processing and further wax refining. Suitability depends on the oil content and melting point range required by the process.
What information is needed for a slack wax quotation?
Provide the oil-content grade, melting point range, form, quantity and delivery location. Any required specification or documentation should also be included for review with the quotation.