Question

Paraffin Wax Is Used For Making?

• A. Candles
• B. Greases
• C. Vaseline
• D. All Of These

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All Of These

The explanation for the correct option:

Option (D): All Of These

• Paraffin wax is mainly known as petroleum wax, which is very economical due to its low price and is mainly used as a raw material or base for petroleum products.
• Paraffin wax is also known as a soft colorless solid that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules and are essentially derived from petroleum, coal, or shale oil.
• Vaseline which is also known as petroleum gel is one of the raw materials of paraffin wax, which makes Vaseline one of the products made from paraffin wax.
• Low melting point Paraffin wax is used to make candles containing jars, whereas the paraffin with High-melting point is mostly used for making more specialized applications i.e. hurricane candle shells.
• Most of the greases we use for lubrication come from paraffin wax.

Hence, Paraffin Wax Is Used For Making Candles, Greases, and Vaseline i.e. All Of These.