Colourless or white, somewhat translucent,
hard wax consisting of a mixture of solid straight-chain
hydrocarbons ranging in melting point
from about 48° to 66° C (120° to 150° F).
Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum
by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks.
It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes,
cosmetics, and electrical insulators.
It assists in extracting perfumes from flowers.

Soothe arthritis pain by soaking joints in hot paraffin wax.

This is poisoning from swallowing or eating paraffin.
Candle wax may cause intestinal blockage
if a lot is swallowed.

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