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Where does wax come from

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Parafin comes from plants and oil, and beeswax comes from honey. Thanks for doing the ChaCha!

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Parafin wax ultimately comes from plant life, while beeswax comes from bees and the honey making process. Enjoy!

May 04 2009, 10:08pm | Source: Main waxes used in candlemaking. Paraffin and Beewax. | www.generalwax.com

Wax comes from hydrocarbons or esters of fatty acids that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. Cha on!

Mar 04 2009, 09:51pm | Source: Where does wax come from? | ChaCha Answers | www.chacha.com

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