EcoSoya™ Wax - DPS/Morris Wax

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SACO, DPS/MORRIS WAX
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EcoSoya™ Wax
Consumer & Manufacturer Benefits
 Made with pure, 100% natural soybeans
complimented with botanical oils
 Longer, cooler and cleaner burning without soot
build-up & fragrance
 Made in the USA with domestically grown crops
 Renewable sustainable resources requiring plant
growth – more friendly to the environment
 Biodegradable & free from pesticide and
herbicide
 Are very stable & can be kept in a molten state for
life
Adv. Soy 111ºF mp
CB 135 122°F mp
 Cleans with soap & hot water eliminating
solvents
 Consistent reliable sources of high quality natural
wax
 Requires no additives, just add color & fragrance
 Excellent scent throw with fragrances & essential
oils
 Works with soap and cosmetic fragrances
enabling matched bath sets
extended periods of time and allowing for long shelf
CB-XceL 125ºF mp
PB 130°F mp
ECOSOYA® WAX COMPARISONS
EcoSoya™ Adv. Soy
EcoSoya™ CB-135
Melt Point: 111ºF
100% vegetable, made
with soybean and
botanical oils
Molecularly Blueprinted
to control
polymorphism
Extremely frost
resistant
Contracts slightly,
producing a beautiful
consistent appearance
Requires only one pour
Melt Point: 122ºF
100% vegetable, made
with soybean and
botanical oils
Excellent scent throw
with fragrances
Smooth, even burn
pool with consistent
color retention
May produce frosting
Excellent adhesion
without preheating
EcoSoya™ CB-XceL
Melt Point: 125ºF
EcoSoya™ PB
Molecularly
Blueprinted to control
polymorphism
Extremely frost
resistant
Melt Point: 130ºF
100% vegetable,
made with soybean
and botanical oils
Great for all molded
candles (votives,
pillars, tarts, etc.)
For votives, try a mix
of PB & CB-135
Excellent adhesion
without preheating
Self-releasing from
molds
100% Soy
Requires only one pour Requires only one pour
with fragrances and
with fragrances
essential oils
Even burn pool with
Perfect for message
consistent color
candles
retention
New technology allows
for top surface remelting
Ships well in all
Ships well in all
climates
climates
Works best with
fragrances
Ships well in all
climates
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EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™
Adv. Soy
CB-135
CB-XceL
PB
Melt Point, Mettler AOCS Cc 18-80
ºF(ºC)
Needle Penetration ASTM D1321-65
1/10 mm
Specific Gravity ASTM D1298-55 @
190ºF (87.8ºC)
Congealing Point ASTM D 938-60 ºF
(ºC)
Viscosity, Brookfield @190ºF (87.8ºC)
cps
Peroxide Value AOCS Cd 8-53 Me/Kg
Saponification #: AOCS Cd 3-25
Color, Red AOCS 13b-45 Units
Flash Point ASTM D-92 ºF (ºC)
111 (43.9)
122 (50)
125 (51.7)
130 (54.4)
40
44
47
21
.892
.895
.893
.894
103 (39.4)
100 (37.8)
107 (41.7)
124 (51.1)
10
10
10
10
2 max
196
3 max
450 min
(233 min)
2 max
190
2 max
450 min
(233 min)
2 max
195
3 max
450 min
(233 min)
2 max
195
3.5 max
450 min
(233 min)
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EcoSoya™ Container Blend Tips for Use
EcoSoya™ Container Blend Waxes
EcoSoya™ Container Blends are all one-pour soy waxes requiring no additives that result in a
smooth level surface. CB-135 and CB-XceL have excellent container adhesion while CBAdvanced Soy is designed to contract slightly away from the container. They have outstanding
stability with no experienced shelf life in or out of candles. Old or partial candles may be
remelted and the wax reused. Keep EcoSoya™ Container Blends stored in a cool dry location
away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture. Temporary extremes in temperatures cold or hot
have no adverse effect. EcoSoya™ waxes may be used frozen and if partially melted, allow
them to cool and re-solidify before use.
General Candle Making
Making a candle is a process of combining wax with dye, fragrance, container configuration and
wick. All these components can have a dramatic effect on the wax and how the candle
performs. Dyes and fragrances can react poorly with each other and cause problems with
wicking. They can also react with the wax to produce undesirable effects.
Choose a container that you want to use for your candle. Pick and mix a dye with the wax that
gives you the desired look, use a wick you think will burn well. Confirm that the combination
looks the way you want it to. Then choose a fragrance and add it to the container, wax, dye and
wick combination. Check the look and scent throw (both cold and hot) of the candle. If the look
is off then you may need another type or manufacturer of dye or fragrance. If the scent throw is
not satisfactory you may need another type of wick or a different type or manufacturer of
fragrance. Fragrances vary from company to company; for example, one company may have
hundreds of different vanillas that are different from another company’s vanillas.
Now check your wicking. Test burn the candle for burn pool diameter and “mushrooming”.
Mushrooming is when carbon and/or other substances build up on the end of the wick interfering
with combustion. Mushrooming can cause sooting and off odors. Try different wicks until you
have your desired burn pool diameter and a good clean flame. The burn pool should be about
¼ to ½ inch deep within 4 to 5 hours.
Every combination of container, wax, dye, fragrance and wick must be tested for burn
quality.
Containers
Containers and jars should be clean and ambient temperature. No preheating is necessary.
Dyes
Most dyes (powder, liquid, chips, blocks, etc.) work with EcoSoya™. We recommend powder
dyes as liquid dye may cause objectionable frosting and/or bleed due to their solvent base.
However many liquid dyes do work well. Pigments do not dissolve in EcoSoya™. When using
powder dyes heat the wax to 190° F, add the dye and mix until dissolved. Powder dyes may
also be dissolved in fragrance and then added to the melted wax, be sure the dye has dissolved
completely before adding. When using powder dyes dissolved in fragrance, liquid dyes, color
blocks, chips or no dye heat the wax to 155° F. If you wish to make your candle darker or
“richer” add a little black dye to the color you are using. To achieve better color depth, use
about 30% more dye.
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Fragrance
EcoSoya™ Container Blends may be used with most any fragrance or essential oil. Soap
fragrances can be used for matched gift sets. Recommended maximum scent load for CB-XceL
is about 12%. To minimize scent loss, add scent prior to pouring but at a wax temperature no
less than 135ºF. Accommodate for temperature drop due to the addition of the cooler scent
when targeting the pour temperature. Optimum hot scent throw is achieved with a full diameter
with a depth of ¼ to ½ inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm) within a 4 to 5 hour burn time. Some scents may
react poorly causing bleed, objectionable frosting, or poor flame quality. Try a different scent or
manufacturer to correct that occurrence.
Melting
When using liquid, chip and block dyes, heat the wax to a minimum of 155° F under gentle
agitation to promote even heating and thorough mixing. For powder dyes, heat the wax to 190°
F to ensure the dye dissolves. Temporary high temperatures have no adverse effect as long as
the wax is cooled quickly. Higher temperatures, in excess of 190ºF, may cause the wax to
discolor. Allow the wax to cool to the desired pour temperature, add the fragrance and mix well.
Wicking
EcoSoya™ Container waxes require larger wick sizes than paraffin and burn more down than
out allowing them to have longer burning periods. Wicks such as paper cored, cotton cored or
metal cored should be avoided as they tend to cause sooting and carbon build-up. A general
rule of thumb: have a full burn pool of ¼ to ½ inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm) deep, from side to side, in
approximately the same number of hours for every inch (2.5 cm) of the container diameter. Too
large of a wick will produce deeper, quicker burn pools but may also cause sooting and short
burn times. If you experience poor flame quality or stability, try a different type of wick. Test
burning should be done after the candle has had a chance to set up and cure for 48 hours after
pouring. The following table suggests wick sizes to begin testing with, adjustments may be
needed. Keep wicks trimmed to ¼ inch.
CONTAINER
SIZE
Diameter:
1-2 inches
Diameter:
2 to 3 inches
Diameter:
3 to 4 inches
Diameter:
4 inches and
larger
INTIAL WICK SUGGESTIONS TO BEGIN TESTING
WICK SIZES AND TYPES TO TRY ARE NOT LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED
HTP: 52
Eco: 2
Flat Braid: 18
CD: 5
RRD: 34
Square Braid: #4/0
HTP: 104 or
Eco: 6
Flat Braid: 30
105
RRD: 40
Square Braid: #1
CD: 12
HTP: 1212
Eco: 14
Flat Braid: 60
CD: 20
RRD: 50
Square Braid: #3 or #4
Typically requires double wicking. Try using 2 wicks evenly
spaced from the above 2 to 3 inch diameter table
Pouring
It is typical for wax to solidify at the beginning of the pour during its first contact with the
container. The wax should have a pour temperature that is high enough so when the container
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is full, the initial solidified wax has re-melted. The temperature should not be so high that the
liquid wax sits more than 30 minutes before starting to solidify.
As a generalization we suggest pouring at 125°F for most applications, this will vary according
to container type & size, fragrance & dye used and the effects you want to achieve. You can
pour as low as 100° F if the wax is kept in motion (constant mixing) up until pouring. There is a
difference in cooling rates for different container configurations. Cooling too quickly or too
slowly can cause concaving and/or frosting. Large jars such as the apothecaries and large
candles, above 12 oz., cool slower and require lower pour temperatures, about 125°F or lower.
Tall thin jars such as an 8 ounce jamming jar or smaller candles of 12 oz. or less cool faster
requiring a higher pour temperature, about 155°F. If there are any occurrences with frosting
lower the pour temperature in increments of 10ºF. Conversely, if there are any imperfections in
the candle top, raise the pour temperature in increments of 10ºF. The goal is to balance the
pour temperature to achieve optimal results. Candle tops in the CB-XceL wax may be re-melted
as required.
When candles are poured at a lower temperature (about 110ºF), add the scent at a higher
temperature (about 140ºF and allow the wax to cool to the desired pour temperature. Pour
temperatures should be checked and confirmed according to seasonal changes.
Candle Cooling
Cool undisturbed candles at room temperature (about 70° F). The containers should be about
1/2 inch apart to allow air circulation for even cooling. Containers too close together can cause
slow uneven cooling resulting in a poor candle surface quality and frosting. The container
should remain open during cooling, at least 24 hrs, (large candles, 2 lbs and greater may require
longer times). Slower cooling will encourage container adhesion while quicker cooling will
encourage container pull away. CB-XceL is designed to adhere to the glass and should be
encouraged to do so. Candles should be allowed to sit undisturbed for 48 hours before test
burning. Test burn the candle for burn pool diameter and quality after it has setup (cured or
dried) for a minimum of 48 hours. Every combination of container, wax, dye, fragrances, and
wick should be tested for burn quality.
General Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your candle, try the following steps to isolate the cause.
Whatever the issue may be it’s important that you test for only one variable at a time. This
enables you to isolate the cause of your problem. Variables include but are not limited to the
container, wax, dye, fragrance, wick, pour temperature and even environmental conditions.
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First make a candle in the container with only the wick (no dye or fragrance). If it looks
good then the wax is performing normally.
Then one at a time change a variable. Try adding the dye without fragrance to the
container, wax and wick. If it looks good and burns well the dye is compatible with the
wax.
Try adding the fragrance without dye to the container, wax and wick. If it looks good and
burns well the fragrance is compatible with the wax.
Try the dye and fragrance together with the container, wax and wick. If it looks good and
burns well the dye/fragrance combination is compatible with the wax.
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If you are experiencing burn problems, try a different type or size of wick.
Other variables to try are different pouring and cooling temperatures and even different
containers.
Be sure all equipment and materials are contamination free. This can be a lot of work but you
will find the cause of your problem. Be sure to record all your testing and results. When you do
find the cause, substitute a different type or manufacturer of that component until you achieve
the results you desire.
The above suggestions are only suggestions, your results may vary. Testing and experimenting are the only way to achieve the effects and results
you desire. Be sure to follow all safety precautions and directions recommended by the manufacturer of the tools, materials and equipment you use.
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EcoSoya™ Pillar Blend
Suggestions and Tips for Use
EcoSoya™ PB
EcoSoya™ PB require no additives and have outstanding stability with no experienced shelf life
in or out of candles. Old or partial candles may be re-melted and the wax reused. EcoSoya™
waxes should be stored in a cool dry location away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture.
Temporary extremes in temperatures cold or hot have no adverse effect. EcoSoya™ waxes
may be used frozen and if partially melted, allow it to cool and re-solidify before use.
General Candle Making
Making a candle is a process of combining wax with dye, fragrance, mold configuration/size and
wick. All these components can have a dramatic effect on the wax and how the candle
performs. Dyes and fragrances can react poorly with each other and cause problems with
wicking. They can also react with the wax to produce undesirable effects.
Choose a mold that you want to use for your candle. Pick and mix a dye with the wax that gives
you the desired look, use a wick you think will burn well. Confirm that the combination looks the
way you want it to. Then choose a fragrance and add it to the mold, wax, dye and wick
combination. Check the look and scent throw (both cold and hot) of the candle. If the look is off
then you may need another type or manufacturer of dye or fragrance. If the scent throw is not
satisfactory you may need another type of wick or a different type or manufacturer of fragrance.
Fragrances vary from company to company; one company may have many different vanillas
which may be different from another company’s vanillas.
Now check your wicking. Test burn the candle for burn pool diameter and “mushrooming”.
Mushrooming is when carbon and/or other substances build up on the end of the wick interfering
with combustion. Mushrooming can cause sooting and off odors. Try different wicks until you
have your desired burn pool diameter and a good clean flame. Every combination of
container, wax, dye, fragrance and wick must be tested for burn quality.
Molds
Molds should be clean and room temperature. Your molds may need “conditioning” before
using EcoSoya™. If your candle does not release well after drying, clean the mold, re-melt the
wax and re-pour. This will have “conditioned” the mold.
Color
Most any dyes work with EcoSoya™. We recommend powder dyes as liquid dye may cause
objectionable frosting and/or bleed due to their solvent base. However many liquid dyes do
work well. Pigments do not dissolve in EcoSoya™. When using powder dyes heat the wax to
190° F, add the dye and mix until dissolved. Powder dyes may also be dissolved in fragrance
and then added to the melted wax, be sure the dye has dissolved completely before adding.
When using powder dyes dissolved in fragrance, liquid dyes, color blocks, chips or no dye heat
the wax to 165° F. If you wish to make your candle darker or “richer” add a little black dye to the
color you are using.
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Wicking
EcoSoya™ soy waxes require larger wick sizes than paraffin. They tend to burn more down
than out allowing them to have longer burn periods. Scent, color and candle configuration have
a great impact on the best wick choice. Too large of a wick may cause sooting, quick burn
times and guttering (wax leaking through the side of the candle). The following table is a list of
suggested wick sizes to begin testing with, adjustments may be needed. Keep wicks trimmed to
¼ inch.
CANDLE
VotiveSize
Pillar:
2-3 inch
diameter
Pillar:
3-4 inch
diameter
4 inches or
larger diameter
INTIAL WICK SUGGESTIONS TO BEGIN TESTING
HTP: 41 or 62
Eco: 1
Flat Braid: 18
CD: 4 or 5
RRD: 29
Square Braid: #5/0
HTP: 83, 104 or
Eco: 6
Flat Braid: 24
105
RRD: 37
Square Braid: #1/0
CD: 10 or 12
HTP: 1212
Eco: 14
Flat Braid: 42 or 45
CD: 20
RRD: 50
Square Braid: #3 or #4
Typically requires multiple wicking. Try using 2 or 3 smaller
wicks evenly spaced or in a triangular pattern.
Fragrance
EcoSoya™ PB waxes may be used with most any fragrance. Soap fragrances can be used for
matched gift sets. Burn pool size and depth greatly affect scent throw so proper wicking is
essential. Some fragrances may react poorly with the wax causing bleed or objectionable
frosting; try a different fragrance or manufacturer to eliminate it.
Melting
When using liquid, chip and block dyes or no dye at all, heat the wax to 165ºF. For powder dye
use, heat the wax to 190ºF, add the dye and mix until dissolved. Temporary high temperatures
have no adverse effect as long as the wax is cooled back down. Allow the wax to cool to your
desired pour temperature, add the fragrance and mix well.
Pouring
Pour temperatures may vary according to mold type & size, fragrance & dye used and the
effects you want to achieve. If you experience difficulties with your pour temperature try a lower
or higher temperature. EcoSoya™ PB do not produce bubbles when poured, tapping of the
molds is not necessary.
PB Double-Pour: When using EcoSoya™ PB two pours are required with larger candles such
as 3 & 4 inch pillars. Do the first pour at 155ºF by filling the mold to the top and allowing the
candle to cool until it’s still warm with a congealed center that has no liquid. If the top of the
mold (bottom of the candle) has “skinned” over and left a void inside, poke two holes into the
candle near the wick and pour a second time at 145ºF. Do not pour past the solidified wax of
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the first pour; in essence you are “filling” the first pour. Cool at room temperature; other cooling
techniques used with paraffin have similar effects.
Making Votives with PB: Make the first pour at 155ºF by filling the mold to within
inch from
the top. Allow the candle to cool until it’s still warm with a congealed center that has no liquid. If
the top of the candle has “skinned” over, poke two holes near the wick and pour a second time
at 145ºF to completely fill the votive mold.
Candle Cooling and mold release
Cool undisturbed candles at room temperature (about 70ºF). The molds should be about ¼ to
½ inch apart to allow air circulation for even cooling. EcoSoya™ PB is self-releasing. Spray
silicone mold release may be used in the unusual event of sticking.
mold, wax, dye, fragrance, wick, pour temperature and even environmental conditions such as
cooling temperature
•
•
•
•
•
•
First make a candle in the mold with only the wick (no dye or fragrance). If it looks good then
the wax is performing normally.
Then one at a time change a variable. Try adding the dye without fragrance to the wax and
wick. If it looks good and burns well the dye is compatible with the wax.
Try adding the fragrance without dye to the wax and wick. If it looks good and burns well the
fragrance is compatible with the wax.
Try the dye and fragrance together with the wax and wick. If it looks good and burns well the
dye/fragrance combination is compatible with the wax.
molds.
will find the cause of your problem. Be sure to record all your testing and results. When you do
find the cause, substitute a different type or manufacturer of that component until you achieve
your desired results.
The above suggestions are only suggestions, your results may vary. Testing and experimenting are the only way to achieve the effects and results
you desire. Be sure to follow all safety precautions and directions recommended by the manufacturer of the tools, materials and equipment you use.
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EcoSoya™ Wax General Questions
Can scents affect how my candle comes out?
Most scents work well with EcoSoya™. However some scents can have a dramatic effect on
your final candle. They can cause frosting, a lumpy surface, poor adhesion, small diameter
burn pools and even poor burn (combustion) quality including mushrooming or sooting. If
you are experiencing problems with your candle make sure the scent is compatible with the
EcoSoya™ you are using. Read how to isolate the problems in the Product sheets under
Troubleshooting.
container, wax, dye, fragrance, wick, pour temperature and even environmental conditions.
•
•
•
•
•
•
First make a candle in the container with only the wick (no dye or fragrance). If it looks
good then the wax is performing normally.
Then one at a time change a variable. Try adding the dye without fragrance to the
container, wax and wick. If it looks good and burns well the dye is compatible with the
wax.
Try adding the fragrance without dye to the container, wax and wick. If it looks good
and burns well the fragrance is compatible with the wax.
Try the dye and fragrance together with the container, wax and wick. If it looks good
and burns well the dye/fragrance combination is compatible with the wax.
containers.
will find the cause of your problem. Be sure to record all your testing and results. When you
do find the cause, substitute a different type or manufacturer of that component until you
achieve the results you desire.
Is it OK to remelt EcoSoya™ after it has been poured?
Yes, remelting and reusing EcoSoya™ has no ill effects as long as normal melting directions
are followed.
Can different EcoSoya™ waxes be mixed?
Yes, all EcoSoya™ waxes are compatible with each other. Some of our customers do blend
different EcoSoya™ waxes to get a special combination for their needs.
How much fragrance should I use and what is the maximum amount?
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Generally speaking, for container candles we recommend using about 5% and for molded
candles about 3%, with a maximum of around 12% for both, although people have used
more.
What type of color should I use?
We recommend powder dyes to start. Powder does not have a solvent or paraffin base
which adds an additional variable toward finding your candle formula. Liquid, block and
chip dyes do work very well in EcoSoya™ waxes and should be explored also. Testing your
combinations is the only way to find which is best for you.
What type of wick should I use?
Non-cored wicks work best. Try such wicks as: HTP, RRD, CD, Eco, flat braid, square
braid, hemp, etc. Wick size and type is totally dependant on candle size and type, shape,
scent, color and the type burn characteristics you desire.
How long should my candle setup (cure) before I test burn it?
Burn tests should be done at least 48 hours after you make your candle. This will give the
best accuracy and reproducibility between your test candles.
My candle doesn’t seem to have a good scent throw, what can I do?
EcoSoya™’s chemistry is very different from that of paraffin so please inform your supplier
that you are using it. Many fragrance companies have experimented with EcoSoya™
enabling them to give recommendations. Most scents work with EcoSoya™ waxes but if
you do come across a scent that doesn’t have good hot and/or cold throw try another type
of scent or the same one made by a different company.
Also, a proper burn pool is critical. For container candles you should achieve a ¼ to ½ inch
deep (side to side) pool in about 4 to 5 hours. At this point you will have the best hot scent
throw. You may need to adjust your wicking to achieve this.
Can I use your waxes to make soap?
Yes EcoSoya™ waxes are used in many soaps. Please see the appropriate saponification
number
EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™ EcoSoya™
Adv. Soy
CB-135
Pure Soy
PB
Melt Point, Mettler AOCS Cc 18-80
ºF(ºC)
Needle Penetration ASTM D1321-65
1/10 mm
Specific Gravity ASTM D1298-55 @
190ºF (87.8ºC)
Congealing Point ASTM D 938-60 ºF
(ºC)
Viscosity, Brookfield @190ºF (87.8ºC)
cps
111 (43.5)
122 (50)
120 (48.9)
130 (54.4)
34
49
46
20
.888
.894
.899
.889
103 (39.4)
100 (37.8)
105 (40.6)
124 (51.1)
10
10
10
10
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Peroxide Value AOCS Cd 8-53 Me/Kg
Saponification #: AOCS Cd 3-25
Color, Red AOCS 13b-45 Units
Flash Point ASTM D-92 ºF (ºC)
1 max
-2 max
450 min
(233 min)
0.5 max
190
1 max
450 min
(233 min)
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0.5 max
192
1 max
450 min
(233 min)
1 max
195
2 max
450 min
(233 min)
What causes “mushrooming” (carbon build up on the wick) and how do I reduce it?
The main factors contributing to “mushrooming” are the choice of wick (type and size), the
fuel (wax) and what has been put into the fuel. EcoSoya™ waxes themselves burn
exceptionally clean. Adding scent and dye to the wax “contaminates” the combustion
process of a candle. Scent and color are non-fuel sources which can collect in the wick
creating the “mushroom” or carbon ball you see. Changing the wick, scent and dye
combination will correct this problem. We recommend using NON-cored wicks only.
What causes “frosting” on some of my candles and what can I do?
Frosting is the result of two different factors. The first is simple. Glass container candles
can experience what looks like frosting but is really the candle pulling away from the
container and leaving wax residue on the glass. This is an issue of glass adhesion not
frosting. The second condition is frosting, also known as “bloom” in the world of fats. You
may be familiar with this condition in chocolate. Bloom is the white that appears on
chocolate, even fine chocolates will experience this.
When a liquid turns into a solid it forms crystals. Frosting is the formation of a different
type of crystal than that of the body of the candle. The frosting and the body are the exact
same material with a different crystal structure. For example, when water freezes you may
see clear ice with white looking frosting on it. While they appear different, both are made
of water.
There are many factors that effect the formation of frosting such as fragrance, dye pour
temperature, cooling temperature and storage temperature. Try altering the pour
temperature either up or down by 10 to 30 degrees and make sure the room temperature is
about 70ºF while the candle cools. When possible store your candles at 70ºF. Cold storage
temperatures will cause the candle to frost but when warmed to 70ºF for a day or two the
frosting should disappear.
What is the shelf life of EcoSoya™ and candles made with it?
EcoSoya™ has no determined shelf. It should be stored in a cool dry location away from
direct heat, sunlight and moisture. Temporary extremes in temperatures cold or hot have
no adverse effect. EcoSoya™ waxes may be used frozen and if partially melted, allow it to
cool and re-solidify before use.
To date the manufacturer has not experienced, nor have their customers reported a shelf
life for candles made with EcoSoya™. They have candles made in June of 1999 that are
perfectly fine.
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How are EcoSoya™ soy waxes made?
EcoSoya™ waxes are created with pure, 100% natural soybeans and carefully selected
botanical oils. Some of the waxes are than enhanced with carefully selected botanical oils.
EcoSoya™ waxes are non-petroleum renewable resources, promoting the growth and care
of our environment while burning crisp and clean with a gentle natural glow. Enjoy the
coziness of biodegradable EcoSoya™ while doing something good for yourself and the
environment.
The philosophy at Nature’s Gifts is: “Caring for our Environment. While we must use
natural resources, we strive to be respectful and appreciative for what the Earth’s bounty.
Our ingredients are grown from rich fertile soils and turned into biodegradable EcoSoya™,
providing a renewable, sustainable wax that encourages growth without depletion.”
Research began on EcoSoya™ waxes in 1992 with the goal of creating all-natural waxes
from renewable resources. Much like Thomas Edison in searching for the right filament to
make a light bulb, we tested and developed countless materials and processes to produce
our current EcoSoya™ waxes. We have set the benchmark for any vegetable based wax
with our quality and performance.
We focus on using domestically grown crops, starting with soybeans from which the oil is
separated. That crude oil is purified to give pristine soybean oil which then goes through a
process called hydrogenation turning it into a solid. All our waxes are made from soybeans
with exacting consistency from batch to batch. Unlike other vegetable or soy waxes on the
market, EcoSoya™ waxes are 100% vegetable, guaranteed! There are no beeswax or
petroleum products hidden in it. Depending on the blend we then add the finest botanical
oils available to give EcoSoya™ waxes their unparalleled characteristics and performances.
These ingredients are processed under close supervision with careful regard for secrecy.
Only a select few people know the actual ingredients and how our wax is made after it is
hydrogenated. Every ingredient has met with the approval of the United States Food and
Drug Administration and Kosher Certification criteria. EcoSoya™ soy waxes are FREE from
pesticides, herbicides and Genetically Modified Material. Every pound of our wax is
analyzed in a state of the art laboratory to assure its quality. Only after receiving a
Certificate of Analysis guaranteeing our high standards does any wax leave the plant.
Should I wash my containers before I make my candles?
Unless your container is dirty, washing or dry wiping is unnecessary and not recommended.
How far apart should my containers be while the candles cool?
Space your containers about one half inch apart so that air may flow between them.
Containers too close together can cause slow uneven cooling resulting in a poor candle
surface quality and frosting.
How can I improve candle adhesion to my glass containers?
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Be sure your containers are clean and wicks centered. Try a different fragrance and dye.
Pour, cooling and storage temperatures are very important. Try altering the pour
temperature either up or down by 10 to 30 degrees. Slowing the cooling rate may also
help. Cool storage will cause the candle to pull from the container, store at temperatures of
about 70ºF.
What is a proper burn pool for a container candle?
The ideal burn pool to achieve is ¼ to ½ inch deep from side to side within about 4 to 5
hours.
My candles are sticking in the molds, what can I do?
Try any or all of the following:
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Candle release spray
A mold made of a different material
Changing your fragrance and dye
Add a few percent Triple Pressed Palm Stearic Acid
Increase your pour temperature
Decrease your cooling temperature
To get the stuck candle out of the mold either place the mold in the freezer or melt the wax
out. The wax may be reused.
After my pillars are half way burnt sometimes they crack, what can I do?
Be sure your wick is appropriate for the candle. The wick should leave a thin wall as it
burns down without guttering (causing a hole in the wall that allows the wax to spill out).
Thick walls tend to crack. If your wick is not the problem try any or all of the following:
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Change your type of fragrance
Add a few percent soybean oil or castor oil
Change your pour temperature either up or down by 10 to 30 degrees
As a last resort add about 10% to 20% beeswax
Do votives made with EcoSoya™ PB need two pours?
Generally no. Sometimes the fragrance, dye and technique combination do cause excess
shrinkage resulting in the need for two pours. Make the first pour at 155ºF by filling the
mold to within
inch from the top. Allow the candle to cool until it’s still warm with a
congealed center that has no liquid. If the top of the candle has “skinned” over, poke two
holes into the candle near the wick and pour a second time at 145ºF to completely fill the
votive mold.
How do I do two pours for my pillars?
Do the first pour at 155ºF by filling the mold to the top and allowing the candle to cool until
it’s still warm with a congealed center that has no liquid. If the top of the mold (bottom of
the candle) has “skinned” over and left a void inside, poke two holes into the candle near
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the wick and pour a second time at 145ºF. Do not pour past the solidified wax of the first
pour; in essence you are “filling” the first pour. Cool at room temperature.
Can very large molded candles such as a 12 x 12 pillar be made with EcoSoya™ PB?
That is one huge candle! Yes, it can be done. Pour as you normally would for a pillar
candle. You may have to do more than two pours due to the size of your candle. Wicking
type again is the same. Practice with some smaller candles and find a wick that you like the
burn and flame size & quality. Then measure the diameter of the burn pool for that wick.
When you layout the wick pattern overlap the burn pool diameters a bit to get even
burning. Leave about a half inch wall on the candle as it burns down.

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