Industrial Raw Materials

What Industrial Raw Materials does

Industrial Raw Materials LLC (IRM) is a privately held, New York-domiciled distributor and solutions provider serving the petroleum wax industry since 1939. Operating from a headquarters at 39 West Mall, Plainview, NY with an 11-50 employee base, the company supplies a broad portfolio of wax products organized under proprietary brand families: Indrawax (fully refined, semi-refined, scale, slack, and synthetic paraffins), Indramic (microcrystalline waxes), Indrastat (phase-change waxes), Indrapol (polyethylene waxes), IndraAlpha (alpha-olefin waxes), Indranat (natural/plant- and animal-derived waxes such as soy, carnauba, beeswax, palm, and montan), and Indrapet (petrolatums/vaselines), plus desensitizing waxes for explosive compositions. Products are supplied in multiple physical forms including slabs, pastilles, bulk liquid, tank trucks, and rail tank cars.

IRM serves a horizontal set of B2B end markets, including candle manufacturers and packaging converters (its primary segments), as well as adhesive manufacturers, cosmetic and personal care producers, building materials makers, industrial lubricants and rubber processors, agriculture, and specialty industrial applications (chewing gum base, crayons, explosives desensitizing). Beyond product sales, the company monetizes technical consulting and research-and-development services, using in-house laboratories, test facilities, and engineers to develop custom blends, additives, and processes. It also provides supply chain optimization by coordinating a network of refineries, laboratories, and transport companies.

The business model is a quote-based, enterprise field sales motion with dedicated sales staff positioned as available 24/7. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on request, with some engagements structured as multi-year contracts. Distribution is direct B2B across regional (tank truck, slab, and pastille packaging) and long-distance/global (rail tank car) channels. The company claims a global footprint with representation in China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa, and holds ISO 9001 certification alongside FDA food-grade and USP pharmaceutical-grade product compliance.

Name

Industrial Raw Materials

Legal name

Industrial Raw Materials LLC

Website

https://irmwax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Industrial Raw Materials LLC (IRM) is a New York-based distributor and solutions provider of petroleum and specialty waxes—paraffin, microcrystalline, synthetic, natural, and phase-change—serving B2B candle, packaging, adhesive, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturers globally since 1939.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Petroleum Wax Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAGAK

Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants

SECONDARYIMAEAAAJ

Bulk Plasticizers & Additives (Commodity Grade)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Basic & Commodity Chemicals

Keywords

• Petroleum wax products
• Paraffin wax supply
• Industrial wax distribution
• Microcrystalline waxes
• Specialty wax blends

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wax Product Sales: Sale of petroleum wax products including refined paraffins, microcrystalline waxes, synthetic waxes, polyethylene waxes, alpha-olefin waxes, natural waxes, phase-change waxes, and petrolatums. Products are sold in various forms including slabs, pastilles, bulk liquid, tank trucks and tank cars.
2. Consulting Services: Technical consulting services addressing product questions, methodologies, and transportation issues. IRM staff and industry contacts formulate optimal approaches for customer requirements.
3. Research and Development Services: Laboratory, test facilities, and engineering resources at customer disposal to develop custom blends, additives, and processes matching specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Industrial Raw Materials LLC (IRM) distributes and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of petroleum-derived and natural wax products, including refined paraffin waxes, scale waxes, slack waxes, microcrystalline waxes, alpha-olefin waxes, polyethylene waxes, synthetic waxes, natural waxes, phase-change waxes, and petrolatums under proprietary Indrawax, Indramic, Indrastat, Indrapol, IndraAlpha, Indranat, and Indrapet brands. The company complements its product line with technical consulting, custom blending, R&D support, and global supply chain optimization services for industrial buyers.

Product overview

Industrial Raw Materials LLC (IRM) is a petroleum wax distributor and solutions provider serving the industry since 1939. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wax products centered around their Indrawax brand family, including Fully Refined and Semi Refined Paraffin Waxes, Scale Waxes, and Slack Waxes as core petroleum-derived products. Specialty offerings include Indrastat Phase-Change Waxes for thermal control applications, Indramic Microcrystalline Waxes for adhesive and flexible applications, IndraAlpha Alpha-Olefin Waxes for industrial modifiers, Indranat Natural Waxes (soy, carnauba, beeswax, palm, montan), Indrapol Polyethylene Waxes for industrial additives, Indrapet Petrolatums/Vaselines, and Desensitizing Waxes for explosive compositions. IRM also provides complementary services including consulting, research and development for custom wax blends, and supply chain optimization with global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRM: Industrial Raw Materials LLC, serving the petroleum wax industry with wax products and solutions.

Products and services

• Indrawax Fully Refined Paraffin Wax White, odorless petroleum waxes with lowest oil content (less than 0.5%), hydro-treated or clay treated to remove impurities and discoloration. Water clear, food grade, supplied for candle, packaging, cosmetics, and food-contact applications.
• Indrawax Semi Refined Paraffin Wax Paraffin waxes with oil content of 0.5-1.5%, a more economical alternative to fully refined grades for industrial applications.
• Indrawax Scale Waxes Semi-refined paraffin waxes with oil content of 1.5%-5.0% and melting points between 122-145°F, used in matches, kraft paper, crayons, and candle applications.
• Indrawax Slack Waxes By-product waxes from lubricating oil production with oil content of 5-30% and melting points of 105-150°F, used in wax emulsions, artificial woods, matches, jar candles, and arena-footing.
• Indramic Microcrystalline Waxes Elastic, tacky waxes with multi-branched hydrocarbon chains (iso-paraffins) and molecular weights of 580-700, used in chewing gum base, lipstick, cosmetics, food packaging, and adhesive applications.
• IndraAlpha Alpha-Olefin Waxes Normal alpha olefins with highly accessible terminal double-bonds used as polyethylene co-monomers, plasticizers, synthetic motor oils, lubricants, automotive additives, surfactants, and paper sizing agents.
• Indranat Natural Waxes Plant and animal-derived waxes including soy wax, tallow wax, palm wax, carnauba wax, beeswax, and montan wax for candle formulations and cosmetic applications.
• Indrawax Synthetic Waxes Fischer-Tropsch process waxes that are very hard, high melting, white, free of aromatic impurities, with low oil content and narrow melt range for hot melt adhesives, coatings, laminating, and PVC lubricants.
• Indrapol Polyethylene Waxes Ultra low molecular weight polyethylene waxes with high melting points, used as additives in hot-melt adhesives, plastic additives, slipping agents for inks, plastics processing, paints, and cosmetics.
• Indrastat Phase-Change Waxes Phase-change materials with high enthalpy of fusion and narrow temperature range for thermal energy storage and precise temperature control applications in automobiles, marine engines, and HVAC systems.
• Indrapet Petrolatums and Vaselines High viscosity petroleum products containing minute crystalline waxes with olefinic hydrocarbons, used in rubber processing, printing inks, shoe polishes, and pharmaceuticals (USP grade).
• Indrawax Desensitizing Waxes Phlegmatized waxes that function as binders and lubricants for explosive compositions, reducing unintentional explosions and controlling detonation velocity; complies with MIL-W-20553D and CS 5301C standards.
• IRM Wax Industry Consulting Services Commercial, technical, and logistical consulting services addressing wax product questions, methodologies, and transportation issues, drawing on more than 60 years of industry experience.
• IRM Wax Research and Development Services Laboratory, test facilities, and engineering services to develop custom wax blends, additives, and processes matching customer requirements.
• IRM Global Supply Chain Optimization Global logistics coordination leveraging relationships with refineries, laboratories, and transport companies across China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa to ensure timely bulk delivery.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Refinery PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRM has cultivated relationships with refineries around the world. These partnerships provide reliable supply channels for petroleum wax products even during volatile markets and tight supplies. The relationships enable IRM to offer customers sure and reliable solutions to their wax requirements.
• Global Laboratory PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with laboratories worldwide contribute to IRM's technical capabilities and product development. These relationships support the company's R&D services and quality assurance for customers.
• Global Transport PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelationships with transport companies worldwide facilitate the timely delivery of products at minimum expense. IRM utilizes both tank trucks and tank cars for bulk delivery, with representation across multiple global regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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