Ceresin

Ozorite that has been purified by boiling and alkali treatments. It is a white or slightly yellowish mineral wax that is similar to paraffin, but is harder and has a higher melting point. Ceresin is composed of a wide range of long chain saturated hydrocarbons. It is used for candles, textile and paper sizing, floor polish, waterproofing, shoe polishes, leather coating, and as a substitute for beeswax in polishes and protective coatings of sculptures.