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Paraffin wax for candle making is the most widely used wax in candle production worldwide. It offers excellent fragrance retention, clean burn, consistent melting, and superior color vibrancy — making it the first choice for candle manufacturers from small artisan producers to large industrial operations. Zumrut International Kimya supplies fully refined and semi refined paraffin wax for candle making FOB Iskenderun Port, Turkey.
Quick Answer: The best paraffin wax for candle making is fully refined paraffin wax with 0.5% oil content — white, odorless, with excellent fragrance and color retention. For standard and cost-effective candles, semi refined paraffin wax (1–3%) is the most popular choice globally. Both grades are available in bulk from Turkey.
Grade Selection Guide
Paraffin Wax for Candle Making — Which Grade to Choose?
Choosing the right paraffin wax for candle making depends on three factors: candle type, melting point, and oil content. Here is a complete grade selection guide.
Purity Comparison
Fully Refined vs Semi Refined Paraffin Wax for Candle Making
Both grades are widely used for candle making. The choice depends on your target market, quality requirements, and budget.
| Property | Fully Refined (0.5%) | Semi Refined (1–3%) |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Content | ≤ 0.5% | 1% – 3% |
| Color | White / Colorless | Slightly yellowish |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight petroleum odor |
| Fragrance Retention | Excellent | Good |
| Soot Production | Minimal | Low to moderate |
| Burn Quality | Clean & even | Good for standard use |
| Candle Clarity | High — translucent | Moderate |
| Market | Premium / luxury candles | Standard / mass market |
| Price | 10–20% higher | Cost-effective |
| MOQ (Zumrut) | 1 × 20ft container | 1 × 20ft container |
Benefits
Why It Is the #1 Choice for Candle Manufacturers
Paraffin wax remains the world’s most popular candle wax — outselling soy wax, beeswax, and coconut wax combined. Here is why candle manufacturers worldwide choose paraffin:
- Best Fragrance Retention — holds up to 10–12% fragrance oil, more than any natural wax, delivering stronger hot throw and cold throw
- Superior Color Vibrancy — accepts dyes and pigments better than soy or beeswax, producing vivid, consistent colors
- Clean & Even Burn — fully refined paraffin burns cleanly with minimal soot when the correct wick is used
- No Frosting — unlike soy wax, paraffin does not develop white crystalline bloom on the candle surface
- Easy Mold Release — shrinks slightly on cooling, releasing cleanly from pillar and votive molds
- Consistent Performance — uniform melting behavior batch after batch, essential for industrial candle production
- Cost-Effective — significantly cheaper per ton than soy, coconut, or beeswax
- Blendable — mixes easily with soy, stearin, and microcrystalline wax to customize properties
Step by Step
How to Use Paraffin Wax for Candle Making
Follow these steps for consistent, professional results when making candles with paraffin wax.
Quality Control
Common Mistakes When Using Paraffin Wax for Candle Making
- Wrong Melting Point Grade — using high-melt wax in container candles causes poor adhesion and sinkholes. Match the grade to your candle type.
- Overheating the Wax — exceeding 90°C degrades wax quality and burns off fragrance. Always use a thermometer.
- Adding Fragrance Too Hot — adding fragrance above 80°C causes it to evaporate before the candle sets. Add at 65–70°C.
- Wrong Wick Size — the most common cause of sooty candles. Always test wick size before production.
- Ignoring Oil Content — buying paraffin wax without checking oil content leads to unexpected burning issues and soot.
- Skipping Burn Tests — always test small batches with your specific wax, fragrance, and wick combination before full production.
Technical Data
Paraffin Wax Technical Specifications — Zumrut Kimya
All grades supplied by Zumrut International Kimya comply with ASTM standards and are available with Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every shipment.
| Parameter | Fully Refined 0.5% | Semi Refined 1–3% |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Content (%) | ≤ 0.5 | 1.0 – 3.0 |
| Melting Point (°C) | 52 – 62 (by grade) | 48 – 60 (by grade) |
| Color (Saybolt) | +28 to +30 | +15 to +25 |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight |
| Viscosity at 100°C (cSt) | 3.0 – 4.5 | 3.5 – 5.5 |
| Penetration at 25°C | 14 – 18 | 18 – 28 |
| Flash Point (°C) | > 200 | > 185 |
| Purity | > 99.5% | > 98.5% |
| Packaging | Slabs in carton box (50kg) | Slabs in carton box (50kg) |
| Test Standard | ASTM / IP | ASTM / IP |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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