Soy waxes have continued to increase in popularity over the past few years among candlemakers.  Some benefits of using soy wax over paraffin wax include the following:

• Soy wax is a completely natural and renewable resource
• Non-toxic
• Burns clean
• Produces measurably less soot than other waxes.  When burned correctly it is virtually soot-free
• The flake form in which soy waxes come are easier to measure and work with than traditional paraffin slabs
• Helps support the American farmer
• Candle spills clean up easier.  Simply use soap and hot water to get the wax out of carpets or upholstery
• Longer burn time than with paraffin waxes

Currently, the two most popular manufacturers of soy wax are Cargill Naturewax and Golden Brands Golden Wax Products.  We carry several types of these soy waxes so you will have a variety to choose from depending on which one best fits your needs.  Below we will discuss specific characteristics of each of these soy waxes. 

Cargill Naturewax premium waxes offer unique opportunities for you to create superior candles with a distinct marketing advantage.  Formulated to deliver top quality and excellent manufacturing performance, these natural waxes can give you a competitive edge in developing exciting new candles that respond to the buying concerns of today's consumers.   Superior fragrance-holding qualities produce candles with a pleasing cold throw scent that attracts consumers and stimulates impulse purchases at the point of sale.  Plus, they throw their aroma further when burning, which fosters increased customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. The C-3 single pour container wax also offers excellent adhesion to containers.

   Cargill Naturewax C-3 is a soy wax for container candles and tealights.  This is Cargill's newest soy container blend which produces a much smoother, more consistent candle than previous blends. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Natural Soy Wax
Melt Point:             125° F - 130° F
Max Fragrance:     7%
Sugg Pour Temp:   125° F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:            Containers or Tealights
Sugg Wick Series:  ECO Wicks
Flash Point:            >600° F

   Cargill Naturewax P-1 is a soy wax for pillar, votive and tart candles. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Natural Soy Wax
Melt Point:             142° F - 148° F
Max Fragrance:     7%
Sugg Pour Temp:   125° F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:             Pillars, Votives or Tarts
Sugg Wick Series:   ECO Wicks
Flash Point:             >600° F

Golden Brands "Golden Wax" Soy Waxes are a little newer than Cargill NatureWax products, however, they have quickly become a favorite among candlemakers.  They offer more products to choose from than the Cargill NatureWax line, which allows you to choose which wax works best for your specific needs.  These waxes are used in candles, lotions, lip balms, and many other non-edible uses.  We currently carry four Golden Wax Soy products, two which are pure soy container waxes and two which are enhanced soy container waxes.

Golden Wax has two pure soy container waxes that contain no additives and are both FDA approved and Kosher-certified.  They blend well with beeswax, paraffin, slack wax, and microcrystalline waxes.  These are GW402 and GW415.

   GW402 has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing less wet spots. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Natural Pure Soy Container Wax
Melt Point:             115° F - 120° F
Max Fragrance:     6 - 8%
Sugg Pour Temp:   90 - 100° F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:            Containers or Tealights
Sugg Wick Series:  ECO Wicks
Flash Point:            >600° F

   GW415 has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give you a stronger scent throw. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Natural Pure Soy Container Wax
Melt Point:             120° F - 125° F
Max Fragrance:     8 - 10%
Sugg Pour Temp:   90° F - 100°F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:             Containers and Tealights
Sugg Wick Series:   ECO Wicks
Flash Point:             >600° F

Golden Wax has two enhanced soy container waxes that contain a soy-based additive and are both FDA-approved and Kosher-certified.  The additive enables the soy to be poured at hotter temperatures reducing frosting and increasing the fragrance oil load.  They blend well with paraffin, slack wax, and microcrystalline waxes.  These are GW464 and GW444.

   GW464 has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing less wet spots. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Enhanced Soy Container Wax
Melt Point:             115° F - 120° F
Max Fragrance:     7 - 9%
Sugg Pour Temp:   125 - 145° F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:            Containers or Tealights
Sugg Wick Series:  ECO Wicks
Flash Point:            >600° F

   GW444 has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give you a stronger scent throw. 

Details:

Type of Wax:        Enhanced Soy Container Wax
Melt Point:             120° F - 125° F
Max Fragrance:     9 - 11%
Sugg Pour Temp:   125° F - 145°F
Appearance:          Smooth and Opaque
For Use In:             Containers and Tealights
Sugg Wick Series:   ECO Wicks
Flash Point:             >600° F