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Microcrystalline wax is a commonly used thickener, which mainly utilizes its characteristics of high melting point, high viscosity, and strong gel strength to thicken, densify, and stabilize the structure in systems such as lubricating grease and ointment.
Grease and Vaseline: Microcrystalline wax is often used to manufacture hydrocarbon-based grease for instruments and sealing purposes, as well as thickeners for Vaseline-type products, due to its high gel strength, good adhesion, and excellent protective properties.
Pharmaceutical Ointments and Creams: As a hardening agent in topical creams and ointments, it can also reduce oil leakage from wax mixtures; with a higher melting point and greater melt viscosity than paraffin, it can increase the consistency of the formulation.
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