👉 Paraffin is a synthetic polymer that forms when fats and oils are heated to high temperatures. It is used in various industries such as cosmetics, plastics, and lubricants. Paraffin can be produced by heating fat or oil with an excess of hydrogen, resulting in the formation of long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons. Paraffins have unique physical properties, including high melting points, low boiling points, and excellent thermal stability. They are also used as a solvent for other polymers
