... Paraffin as Coating MaterialParaffin often is used as a substance for coating. Paraffin is used to make ... . Cheeses such as Edam and Gouda have a thick red coating that is made of paraffin ... in color. The paraffin is melted using a heat source, such as a lighter, and the wax is allowed ... skis and snowboards, surf wax for surfboards, a food additive, a glazing agent and in tests conducted in forensic ...