Guidelines for Choosing a Paraffin Wax

This wax is a fully refined paraffin wax used for containers. Because it is a harder wax, for best results it will require topping off to achieve a smooth top. Will need additives such as Vybar 260 for best results.

• Fragrance oil retention of 3 - 4% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may be achievable with the use of additives.
• Average pour temperature between 175° - 185°F.
• Good scent throw.
• Good burn characteristics.

High melt point wax designed for the manufacture of wax embeds or hurricane candles.

• High melt point helps embeds stand up to high temperatures without bleeding into the gel.
• Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
• Semi translucent.
• Average pouring temperature is 180°F

A fully refined wax suitable for pillar and other molded candles as well as "cut & carve" candles. Also suitable for creating wax-dipped bears.

• Not as brittle as a typical paraffin wax, making it suitable for "cut & carve" applications.
• Fragrance oil retention of 3% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may require the use of additives.
• Good mold release.
• Good burn characteristics.
• Even shrinkage, without cracking or spotting.
• Average pour temperature: 170-180°F.

This soft wax is designed for use in the manufacture of mottled container candles, or can be used to achieve a smooth look with the addition of additives such as Vybar 260.

• Very little shrinkage occurs which means that a re-pour is usually not necessary (when no additives are used and wax is poured at 150°F or below.)
• Fragrance oil retention of 3% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may be achievable with the use of additives although you should be aware that the use of additives will diminish the "mottled" look.
• Good scent throw.
• Good burn characteristics.
• Average pour temperature: 150-160°F.

Special blend designed for the manufacture of pillar candles.

• Smooth, glossy finish.
• Good mold release.
• Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Good scent throw.
• Average pour temperature: 170-180°F.

A smooth, creamy, true single pour wax that is specially designed for the manufacture of container candles.

• A TRUE single pour wax when used properly.
• Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
• Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers when used properly.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• Average pour temperature: 160°F.

This wax exhibits much of the exceptional hot and cold throw of the 4627 Comfort Blend, only in slab form. PLUS IT COSTS LESS!! A smooth, creamy, true single pour wax that is specially designed for the manufacture of container candles.

• A TRUE single pour wax when used properly.
• Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
• Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers when used properly.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• Average pour temperature: 150-160°F.

Soft and creamy, this low-shrink blend is designed specifically for container candles.

• Has excellent adherence to containers.
• Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 8 to 10% is typical.
• Can generally be used as a single pour wax when poured at 145-155°F although occasional topping off may be required.
• Properly wicked, can achieve a 3.5" plus melt pool.
• Scent throw is excellent both hot and cold.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Wax is opaque which allows brighter colors with less dye.

Soft and creamy, this low-shrink blend is designed specifically for container candles. This blend was formerly known as Astorlite J-50.

• The low-shrink property of this wax means in most applications you only have to pour once!
• Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Good scent throw.
• Average pour temperature: 150- 160°F.

Special low-shrink blend designed specifically for the manufacture of votive candles.

• Low shrinkage requires only one pour!
• Great mold release.
• Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
• Good burn characteristics.
• Average pour temperature: 160- 170°F.

Smooth and creamy container blend specially designed for the manufacture of container candles. This wax is NOT a one-pour wax.

• Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
• Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• Tends to require a bit less liquid dye than a "one-pour" type container wax like IGI-4636.
• Average pour temperature: 160°F

Special blend designed for the manufacture of votive candles. Also suitable for creating tarts/melts and wax-dipped bears.

• Smooth, glossy finish.
• Good mold release.
• Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• Average pour temperature: 150-170°F

This wax is a specialty wax formulated specifically for use in scented wax chips, tarts, and clamshell molds.

• Smooth, opaque, hard surface consistency.
• Excellent release from molds.
• Excellent scent release when used with warmers suited to the 4826A congeal point.
• Proprietary additive package allows this wax to accommodate 6-8% fragrance load. Higher loads may be possible.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• 140°F congeal point better suited for warm climates vs. lower melt point chip waxes.
• Average pour temperature: 160-170°F

Note: You will need to test this tart wax with your specific warmer. Not all warmers are the same. Some have a higher wattage bulb in them and melt the wax tarts better than others.