Paraffin Casting Wax – Pure Candle Wax for Cast Candles & Moulds
Paraffin Casting Wax – Pure Candle Wax for Cast Candles & Moulds
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Pure paraffin for casting candles
Paraffin Casting Wax is a pure paraffin for casting candles in moulds. Paraffin is a saturated hydrocarbon based on petroleum. You decide the shape, colour and scent of your candle. With stearin you improve the burning properties, and with candle dye you give the candle a look of its own.
Key benefits
- Versatile: you decide the shape, colour and scent of your candle.
- Easy to colour: all the way through, or just the outer layer by over-dipping.
- Combines with stearin: for candles that burn more cleanly.
- For small and large runs: available per 1 kg, in a 3 kg bucket or per 20 kg.
Typical applications
- ✓ Cast candles in moulds
- ✓ Candles with their own colour and scent
- ✓ Base for candles with stearin
Processing
- Read all the information first and make sure you have protective equipment and fire safety in place.
- Ideally work at an ambient temperature of about 18 °C.
- Melt the paraffin indirectly in a bain-marie with a controllable heat source. Paraffin is a poor conductor of heat and therefore melts slowly; take your time.
- To colour the candle all the way through, use about 0.1 to 0.2 % dye (1 to 2 g or 1 to 2 tablets per kg of wax). First dissolve the dye in a separate beaker at a ratio of 1 : 10 with molten paraffin at about 90 °C and mix until homogeneous.
- Add the concentrate to the rest of the wax, mix again and check the colour before you start production.
- Pour the wax into the mould with the wick straight and centred.
- For a coloured outer layer, dip the candle in coloured wax at about 80 °C: about 1.5 % dye for a single dip and about 1.0 % for a double dip.
Points to note
- ✓ Molten paraffin is hot and can cause burns. Never heat it directly over a flame, do not leave the wax unattended and take fire safety into account.
- ✓ Paraffin expands by up to 20 % when it melts and shrinks again as it solidifies. Bear this in mind when you pour into a mould.
- ✓ Dyes and fragrances change the burning properties, and fragrance oils can attack moulds. Always test one candle first and match the wick to the shape, diameter and recipe.
- ✓ If the candle smokes, choose a smaller wick. If it drips, choose a thicker wick and avoid draughts. If the flame is too small, choose a larger wick.
- ✓ You prevent soot deposits or white ash on the wick by using pure paraffin, few additives and a wick that stands straight and centred in the mould.
- ✓ Store the wax dry, cool and sealed.
Professional support
Not sure about the right wick, recipe or dye dosage? Email us at info@siliconesandmore.com and we will be happy to help.
| Type | paraffin casting wax |
|---|---|
| Raw material | paraffin (saturated hydrocarbon) |
| Colour | white |
| Working environment | approx. 18 °C |
| Volume change | up to 20 % expansion on melting |
| Dye all the way through (90 °C) | approx. 0.1-0.2 % |
| Dye for over-dipping (80 °C) | approx. 1.0-1.5 % |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 3 kg bucket, 20 kg |
Safety Information
Take care when working with molten wax. Molten wax is hot: avoid skin contact with the liquid wax and do not breathe in the fumes. Work in a well-ventilated area and wear heat-resistant gloves and eye protection. Always consult the supplied safety data sheet (SDS) for full information on hazards, handling, storage and first aid.| Safety Pictograms | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) |
|---|---|
Required protection (ISO 7010)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the delivery time for my order?
Orders placed and paid on working days are in most cases shipped the same day. Weekend orders are processed on the next working day.
Indicative delivery times: Netherlands usually within 1 working day, Belgium and Germany typically 1–2 working days, other countries depending on destination and carrier. These are guidelines, not guarantees: peak periods, public holidays or carrier delays can have an effect.
What is the return policy?
You have 30 days to return after receipt. Email info@siliconesandmore.com within 30 days of delivery with your name and order number. The full conditions are in our return policy.
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