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Blended Waxes BW-918
- Chemical Family
- Blends & CombinationsWaxes
BW-918 is a petroleum-based specialty wax blend for molded and scented votive candles. This wax blend is offered in slabs, pastilles, and bulk format, is white, with a smooth and creamy appearance, formulated for a high fragrance load.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pastilles, Slab, Solid, Wax
- Pastilles
- Slab
- Solid
- Wax
Product families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
- Hydrocarbons & Waxes
Other characteristics
- End Uses
- Candle
- Features
- Good Fragrance Load, Pigmentable
- Functions
- Intermediate
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Benefits
Good mold release; Pre-Blended, no additives required; High fragrance load; Will not creep/slump at temperatures up to 120°F; Accepts dyes and colorants well; Good burn qualities; Evaluate wicks for each fragrance/dye combination; Results obtained from using 3-ounce votive molds and LX12 pre-tabbed wicks; Addition of fragrance/dyes to candle blends can change wicking properties, often requiring adjustment of wick size to obtain optimal burning
- Applications
Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies
- Instructions
- Fragrance Addition
- Up to 10%
- Pour Temp
- 150°F - 160°F
- Pour process may include recapping
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Labeling Claims
- Additive-free
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Candle
- Chemical Base
- Good Fragrance Load
- Pigmentable
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Intermediate
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 135 | °F | D-938 |
| Color | L 0.5 (White) | — | ASTM |
| Needle Penetration (0.1mm at 77°F/25°C) | 20 | — | D-1321 |
