Artificially synthesized waxes are called synthetic. They are obtained by different methods and from different raw materials. In the general case, controlling the synthesis process allows the final product to be with certain properties.
Artificially synthesized waxes are called synthetic. They are obtained by different methods and from different raw materials. In the general case, controlling the synthesis process allows the final product to be with certain properties.
The main types of synthetic wax are polyolefin waxes and
Fischer-Tropsch waxes.
Synthetic waxes have an increasing industrial role. The main applications of synthetic waxes are hot melt adhesives, plastics processing, paints, cosmetics and ointments.