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For other uses, see Wax (disambiguation).
Waxes are a diverse class of organic compounds that are lipophilic (fat-soluble) and malleable solids at room temperatures. Waxes have melting points typically above 40 °C (104 °F) which makes them low viscosity liquids. Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar organic solvents such as hexane, benzene and chloroform. Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occurs in petroleum. Synthetic waxes can be made from natural gas or ethylene.