<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><metadata xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"  xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/"><dc:title xml:lang="en">paraffin</dc:title><dc:identifier>http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en?tema=31370998</dc:identifier><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Getty Institute</dc:publisher><dcterms:created>2026-03-30 20:40:03</dcterms:created><dcterms:isPartOf xsi:type="dcterms:URI">http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en</dcterms:isPartOf><dcterms:isPartOf xml:lang="en">Tesaurus d&apos;Art i Arquitectura</dcterms:isPartOf><dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">paraffin wax</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">paraffine</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">paraffins</dcterms:alternative> <dc:description xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Colorless to white, translucent, flammable, hard wax of straight-chain hydrocarbon residue distilled from petroleum and shale, ranging in melting point from about 48-66 degrees C (120-150 F). Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks; it was first produced commercially in 1867. It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, sealing, and electrical insulators. It assists in extracting perfumes from flowers, forms a base for medical ointments, and supplies a waterproof coating for wood. In wood and paper matches, it helps to ignite the matchstick by supplying an easily vaporized hydrocarbon fuel. ]]></dc:description></metadata>