Artificial waxes and prepared waxes

CPC v2.1 Code: 35332

About artificial waxes and prepared waxes

cpc code 35332 covers the production of artificial waxes and prepared waxes, which are essential materials used in a wide range of industries. These waxes serve as lubricants, polishing agents, and raw materials for various products, making them an integral part of the global economy. The artificial wax and prepared wax industry plays a crucial role in supporting the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors, contributing to the development and refinement of numerous everyday items.

Production process

The production of artificial waxes and prepared waxes typically involves a series of chemical processes. Manufacturers may start with petroleum-based or synthetic feedstocks, which are then refined, blended, and processed to create the desired wax properties. Common techniques include hydrogenation, esterification, and emulsification, among others, to produce waxes with specific melting points, viscosities, and other characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the artificial wax and prepared wax industry include various hydrocarbon-based feedstocks, such as 19100 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 19200 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, and 20110 Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the chemical processing and blending of these raw materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the artificial wax and prepared wax industry are a diverse range of wax products, including paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, and synthetic waxes. These waxes are then consumed by various other industries, such as 20420 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers, 20520 Glues, 20590 Other chemical products n.e.c., and 22290 Other plastic products, where they are used as lubricants, polishing agents, and raw materials for a variety of applications.

Family tree for artificial waxes and prepared waxes

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35'>35: Other chemical products; man-made fibres</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/353'>353: Soap, cleaning preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3533'>3533: Cleaning and polishing preparations</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35332'>35332: Artificial waxes and prepared waxes</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35331'>35331: Preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35333'>35333: Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35334'>35334: Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations</a>"]

    

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