Microcrystalline waxes are derived from the refining of the heavy distillates from lubricant oil production. The product then must be DE-oiled at a wax refinery. Depending on the end use and desired specification, the product then may have its odor removed and color removed (which typically starts as a brown or dark yellow). This is usually done by means of a filtration method or by hydrotreating the wax material.

Microcrystalline wax is produced in approx. 5 kg slabs which can be packed in carton or polypropylene bags and there is the possibility of palatalizing too.