Wax Paper in foreign trade typically refers to paper coated with a thin layer of wax, offering moisture-proof, anti-stick, and lubricating properties. It is commonly used in food packaging, industrial separation, and rust-proof packaging for hardware. Usage scenarios include: interleaving paper for exported foods (such as candies, bread), moisture-proof inner packaging for precision mechanical parts, and as release paper for tape or label production. Precautions: The type of wax (paraffin, microcrystalline, soy wax, etc.) and coating weight must be specified, as different waxes affect temperature resistance, food safety grade, and environmental certifications (e.g., FDA, EU 10/2011). Difference from Release Paper: Release paper is usually silicone-coated for high-adhesion material separation; wax paper focuses on moisture-proofing and low-cost anti-stick. Difference from Greaseproof Paper: Greaseproof paper achieves density through beating, has no wax coating, resists oil but not moisture. In foreign trade quotations, specify grammage, width, single/double-sided wax coating, and whether food-grade, and note that high temperatures during transport may cause wax layers to stick.
📝 Examples
1. Each candy we export is individually wrapped in food-grade wax paper and then packed into paper boxes. Please confirm the wax paper meets FDA standards. (Note: Emphasizes that food-contact materials must comply with importing country regulations to avoid customs clearance issues.)
2. This batch of bearings uses rust-proof wax paper for inner packaging, with 'Moisture-Proof' marked on the outer carton. Please ensure the wax coating is uniform to prevent moisture and rust during sea transport. (Note: Demonstrates the application of wax paper in moisture-proof packaging for industrial goods and highlights quality requirements.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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