Micro crystalline wax is generally darker, more viscous, denser, tackier and more elastic than paraffin wax, and has a higher molecular weight and melting point. The elastic and adhesive characteristics of microcrystalline waxes are related to the...
Microcrystalline wax is a petroleum-based wax, produced by de-oiling certain fractions from the petroleum refining process. It 's characterized by having smaller crystal sizes compared to paraffin wax, which is also a petroleum-based wax. ...