| 1. | Manicure ( $ 15, add $ 10 for paraffin wax dip ).
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| 2. | Paraffin wax is available at some hardware stores and in large supermarkets.
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| 3. | Many solid alkanes find use as paraffin wax, for example, in candles.
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| 4. | Xylene and toluene may be better solvents for paraffin wax, but please check.
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| 5. | Paraffin wax should not be confused with beeswax, which consists primarily of esters.
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| 6. | These sacrificial valves are composed of iron oxide nanoparticles dispersed in paraffin wax.
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| 7. | Before driving a new screw, lubricate the threads with paraffin wax.
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| 8. | Today, most candles are made from paraffin wax, a product of petroleum refining.
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| 9. | Paraffin wax is slightly soluble in hot isopropyl alcohol, see here.
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| 10. | Because of the paraffin wax waterproofing of the tent, the flames spread rapidly.
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