As a special packaging material, wax paper shows its unique advantages and disadvantages when compared with other packaging materials. The following is a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of wax paper:

Advantages:
Excellent waterproof and oil-proof performance:
The surface of wax paper is coated with a layer of wax, which makes it have excellent waterproof and oil-proof properties, which can effectively prevent moisture and grease from penetrating into the interior of the package and protect the packaged items from moisture and pollution.
Good protective performance:
In addition to being waterproof and oil-proof, wax paper also has certain moisture resistance, water resistance, oil resistance, acid and alkali resistance, etc., which can well protect the packaged items from environmental factors.
Wide application:
Wax paper is widely used in food packaging, protective materials and art production. For example, it can be used to make waterproof clothing, moisture-proof boxes, fruit mats, etc., and can also be used in the production of oil canvas and painting pigments.
Relatively low price:
Compared with some other high-end packaging materials, such as parchment paper, wax paper is cheaper, making it the first choice for some cost-sensitive applications.

Strong plasticity:
Wax paper has good toughness and plasticity, and can be cut and folded as needed to meet the needs of different packaging shapes and sizes.
Disadvantages:
Poor high temperature resistance:
Due to the presence of the wax layer, wax paper will melt in a high temperature environment, not only losing its packaging function, but also may produce harmful substances, so it is not suitable for high temperature baking and other scenes.
Not easy to degrade and environmentally unfriendly:
Wax paper material is hard, not easy to fold and damage, and difficult to degrade, which puts a certain burden on the environment. After use, it needs to be properly handled to avoid environmental pollution.
Limited use:
Although wax paper has applications in many fields, its use scenarios are still subject to certain restrictions. For example, wax paper is not competent in situations where high temperature treatment is required.
Possible pollution:
In some application scenarios, if wax paper is improperly handled or discarded, it may cause pollution to the environment, such as white pollution.

As a packaging material, wax paper has certain advantages in terms of waterproof and oil-proof performance, protection performance, wide application and price, but it has obvious shortcomings in terms of high temperature resistance, degradation, limited use and possible pollution. When choosing packaging materials, you need to make comprehensive considerations based on specific application scenarios and needs.