Description This wax is more flexible than paraffin with a melting point of 170180F (7782C) Use it to build layers and add dimension to encaustic paintings Because Enkaustikos Microcrystalline Wax yellows over time use it in an under layer Proper ventilation should be observed due to the vapors released from the petroleumbased Enkaustikos Microcrystalline Wax## 12 oz bag This wax is more flexible than paraffin with a melting point of 170180F (7782C) Use it to build layers and add dimension to encaustic paintings Because Microcrystalline Wax yellows over time use it in an under layer Proper ventilation should be observed due to the vapors released from the petroleumbased Microcrystalline Wax