paraffinhaltigen

Paraffinhaltigen describes substances, mixtures or products that contain paraffin as a component. In technical and industrial contexts paraffin refers to a family of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum or coal. Paraffin itself is typically a mixture of long-chain alkanes and can occur as a solid (paraffin wax) or as a liquid fraction (mineral oil). A paraffinhaltigen product may thus be a wax, an oil fraction, or a composite material in which paraffin serves as a constituent or solvent.

The chemical and physical properties of paraffin are guided by the long carbon chains. Heavier fractions are relatively inert and have high boiling points, while the wax form is solid at room temperature. Paraffinhaltige products are often valued for their hydrophobicity, chemical stability and lubricating or occlusive properties. Examples include paraffin wax used in candles and coatings, and mineral oils used as lubricants, solvents or cosmetic ingredients.

Applications of paraffinhaltigen materials span several sectors. In consumer goods they appear in candles, cosmetics (as emollients and occlusives in creams and balms), and personal care products. In industry they are used for lubrication, sealing, packaging, and as heat-transfer media or release agents. Safety considerations include flammability, potential skin or eye irritation with certain formulations, and environmental concerns associated with fossil-derived hydrocarbons. Regulatory guidance often addresses labeling, permissible concentrations, and exposure limits for paraffinhaltigen substances in specific products, especially in cosmetics and consumer goods.