Soy Wax
[Product Name]:Soy Wax
[INCI Name]: Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
[Other Names]: Nature Wax C-1; Nature Wax C-3; Vegetable Wax; Plant Wax,Natural Wax
[Uses] : Substitute for paraffin in wax applications, Natural Wax, Vegetable Wax, Plant Wax
Soy Wax Flakes
Soy Wax Pellets
[Applications]:
Soy Wax is a natural, sustainable wax derived from the oil of soybeans, it is a mixture of triglycerides produced by the controlled hydrogenation of soybean oil. This is a natural alternative to animal derived triglyceride wax.
Soy Wax is typically used as a thickener, binding agent and gelling agent for numerous applications,has applications in personal care, industry, in candles, and as a replacement for hydrogenated tallow.
In simple emulsion systems, at low concentrations, Soy Wax will produce a very light feeling yet stable product. It can also be used as a natural additive and extender for candles.
Soy wax is often sold in the form of soy wax flakes and granulars, which are fast melting and make candle making easy! Soy Wax requires more dye to get the desired color . Newborui Melland offers a variety of soy wax flakes and pellets products.
[Followed in the next page, here are a few characteristics to help you compare paraffin and soy wax].
PARAFFIN WAX VS. SOY WAX
Characteristic | Paraffin Wax | Soy Wax |
Color after dye | Can be light or dark | Produces pastel (light) colors |
Transparency | Somewhat transparent | Opaque |
Soot | Black soot – amount depends on additives and wick size | Clear/hardly visible soot |
Frosting | No frosting | Frosting – This is a characteristic that will occur more with natural soy wax (blended soy waxes frost less than straight soy waxes) |
Wet Spots | Depends on atmospheric changes | Depends on atmospheric changes. Seems to be less noticeable than paraffin candles. |
Scent Throw | Ready to burn (and smell) right after the wax cools and hardens. Scent throw will also depend on how much is used, if it is a quality, strong oil, and if the candle is wicked properly. | Soy candles need time to cure for the scent to be “set.” We recommend a minimum of 5-6 days. The scent will usually get stronger over a few weeks. Scent throw will also depend on how much is used, if it is a quality, strong oil, and if the candle is wicked properly. |
Types available | Pillar, container, tart, etc. | Pillar, container, tart, etc. |
Origin | By-product of petroleum | Made from soy bean |