Hydrocarbon compositions derived from pyrolysis of post-consumer and/or post-industrial plastics and methods of making and use thereof

A wax derived from pyrolysis of a feedstock comprising post-consumer and/or post-industrial plastics, wherein:

• the wax is produced at an industrial scale;
• the wax has a number average molecular weight and/or a weight average molecular weight of from 300 to 400 Daltons;
• the wax comprises a mixture of different hydrocarbons, any of which can optionally be substituted, wherein from 60% to 80% of the mixture (w/w) comprises C20-C45 hydrocarbons;
• and
• the wax has:
• a Reid Vapor Pressure of 12.5 psig or less;
• a final boiling point of 950° F. to 1300° F.;
• a pour point of 30° F. to 60° F.;
• a total chloride content of 50 ppm or less;
• a nitrogen content of 300 ppm or less;
• a silicon content of 125 ppm or less;
• a sodium content of 150 ppm or less;
• an iron content of 10 ppm or less;
• a phosphorus content of 50 ppm or less;
• a sulfur content of 500 ppm or less;
• a calcium content of 50 ppm or less;
• or a combination thereof.