Please find the properties of several waxes in the table below.
| Wax Type | Melting Point | Hardness | Acid Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| °C | mm @ 25°C | mg KOH/g | |
| Beeswax | 64 | 20 | 20 |
| Carnauba | 84 | 2 | 8 |
| Montan | 80 | 2 | 32 |
| Candelilla | 70 | 3 | 14 |
| Paraffin | 46 - 71 | 10 - 20 | |
| Microcrystalline | 60 - 93 | 8 - 40 | |
| LDPE | 30 - 141 | 7 - 12 | |
| HDPE | 85 - 141 | 0 - 10 | |
| PP | 145 - 165 | <10 | |
| Oxidised PE | 90-135 | 42036 | 15 - 30 |