Industrial wax is generally a chemical processing product, the main component is alkane, similar to gasoline and liquefied gas that we are familiar with. This wax can be used for waxing, polishing and lubrication of automobiles. Industrial wax is harmless to the skin, but it is not edible. _ The composition of industrial wax is complex, and most of them contain heavy metals and chemical raw materials. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic, if eaten regularly, will affect people's memory and immune function, and may also have symptoms such as anemia. Industrial paraffin contains carcinogens "polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons" and "condensed aromatic hydrocarbons" exceeding the hygienic standard limit, which will cause cancer if consumed in large quantities for a long time.
In addition, industrial wax is easy to cause adverse effects on human respiratory tract, reduce human immune function, and make people prone to respiratory diseases, such as pharyngitis, tracheitis and pneumonia.