Paraffin-wax synonyms

The neck of the retort, or side tube of the flask, is connected to the condenser c by an ordinary or rubber cork, according to the nature of the substance distilled; ordinary corks soaked in paraffin wax are very effective when ordinary or rubber corks cannot be used.

The former oil is almost invariably of an asphalte basis, whereas the latter sometimes is found to contain a considerable percentage of paraffin wax.

paraffin-wax), while an aqueous solution may be obtained by passing sulphuretted hydrogen through bromine water.

Do not use paraffin wax at all if babies or young children are able to breathe the fumes from your work area.

petroleum based paraffin wax.