Paraffin Wax (Fully Refined) | Wholesale
Still the best wax for making dripless pillar candles! Use paraffin wax in acrylic candle moulds and optionally add stearic acid for longer burning and an opaque finish. Pair with correctly sized LX wicks.
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Price range: R375.00 through R4,560.00 inc VAT
Paraffin wax remains the most affordable candle wax. Use it for large scale production of pillar candles and scented candles.
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We understand that margins matter for your business. At R1,173.50 per 25kg box, our paraffin wax offers the most competitive price-to-quality ratio. Ideal for high-volume production.
How to use
Chop up the wax slabs with a rubber mallet. Melt the chunks of wax in a double boiler on an electric stove. if you don’t have a double boiler you can make your own by placing the pot of wax chunks in a large frying pan filled with water.
Which wicks: Pair with correctly sized LX wicks for optimal burning.
Which moulds: Use acrylic candle moulds for best results.
Pouring temperature: For a sleek, glossy finish, pour your candles at 75°C – 85°C. Pouring at lower temperatures will give you a different surface finish.
Essential tool: Use a thermometer
Customisation: Explore our exquisite fragrance oils and dye flakes for endless possibilities. Create stunning marbled effects by using this wax as is, with no additives. If you prefer a solid white finish, add 0.25% of white colour OR add 50% soy wax. Adding 10% stearic acid to your paraffin wax will extend burn time and remove marbling.
Safety
DO NOT melt paraffin wax over an open flame, for example on a fire or a gas stove. Avoid melting paraffin wax in a microwave. Instead, melt paraffin wax in a double boiler on an electric stove.
Technical spec
Fully refined paraffin wax has a congealing point of 58/60°C
Maximum oil content of 0.5%
Needle penetration at 25°C is max 20
Troubleshooting
100% Fully refined paraffin wax is not the best choice for silicone candle moulds. Use CA60 candle wax in silicone candle moulds.
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Q & A
Paraffin Wax (Fully Refined) | Wholesale
Technical spec
Fully refined paraffin wax has a congealing point of 58/60°C. Congealing point = melt point
Maximum oil content of 0.5%
Needle penetration at 25°C is max 20
Hi Leatitia, fortunately one doesn't need a mould release agent for silicone moulds. You would simply peel away the mould.
Thanks for your question, Lerato! Paraffin wax is flammable. For your own safety it is advisable to avoid open flames (like a gas stove). Rather use an electric stove if you can. Take full safety precautions when melting any paraffin wax - melt your wax in a double boiler or place the melting pot in a pan of water. Never leave the melting wax unattended (even to answer the phone).
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