Waxes are a diverse class of  organic compounds that are  hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids. Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, nonpolar solvents. Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in petroleum.

Wax is a class of chemical compounds and mixtures, but may also refer to:

• Wax (rock band), a California punk rock band
• Wax (UK band), a 1980s pop group featuring Andrew Gold and Graham Gouldman
• Wax (singer), a Korean singer
• Wax (rapper), an American rapper
• Wax (album), a 1996 album by Indochine