Paraffin is a colourless wax attained from petroleum through the process of distillation. It is flammable and may also be produced in oil form. Paraffin is that material which is used for modelling and serves the purpose of beeswax. Paraffin is a solid that is waxy which consist of hydrocarbons in saturated form. Paraffin can be used in making candles cosmetics, polishes and waterproofing materials.