Paraffin is one of the most popular wax types, known for providing a slow, steady, and smokeless burn while producing vibrant colors. It burns efficiently with an oil content of 0.5%, a penetration of 18 mm at 77°F, and a color rating of +30 Saybolt.
Characteristics:
- Consistency: Hard
- Appearance: White and Translucent
- Best Uses: Container Candles and Molds
- Long and clean burn
- Creates vibrant colors
- Versatile wax
- Requires no additional additives (other than fragrance and dyes)
Usage:
- Pouring Temperature: Recommended 150°F to 180°F
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Fragrance Temperature: Recommended 170 - 180°F
- Fragrance Load: 6% Fragrance
- For wick recommendations, refer to our wick guide
- This are suggested ranges based on our in-house testing; always test first for best results.
- If you add more than 5% fragrance, the wax will create a mottled effect.
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To increase fragrance capacity and prevent mottling add a polymer additive, micro wax, or bees wax.
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For optimal results, this wax can be blended with soy wax in a 50/50 ratio.
Paraffin is one of the most popular wax types, known for providing a slow, steady, and smokeless burn while producing vibrant colors. It burns efficiently with an oil content of 0.5%, a penetration of 18 mm at 77°F, and a color rating of +30 Saybolt.
Characteristics:
- Consistency: Hard
- Appearance: White and Translucent
- Best Uses: Container Candles and Molds
- Long and clean burn
- Creates vibrant colors
- Versatile wax
- Requires no additional additives (other than fragrance and dyes)
Usage:
- Pouring Temperature: Recommended 150°F to 180°F
-
Fragrance Temperature: Recommended 170 - 180°F
- Fragrance Load: 6% Fragrance
- For wick recommendations, refer to our wick guide
- This are suggested ranges based on our in-house testing; always test first for best results.
- If you add more than 5% fragrance, the wax will create a mottled effect.
-
To increase fragrance capacity and prevent mottling add a polymer additive, micro wax, or bees wax.
-
For optimal results, this wax can be blended with soy wax in a 50/50 ratio.