Container Candles — Wax Selection
Professional & Technical Wax Blends
Vegetable & Mineral
Not all waxes are built for containers. 100% vegetable waxes — soy, coconut, rapeseed — carry well-documented structural limitations: polymorphism, frosting, oil separation, and thermal instability above 25–28 °C. These are not manufacturing defects. They are intrinsic properties of plant-derived triglycerides.
The waxes in this collection are the answer used by large-scale candle manufacturers across Europe: technically formulated blends of vegetable wax and highly refined paraffin, chosen for their crystalline stability, fragrance retention, and consistent, repeatable results — regardless of season or environment.
On polymorphism and blended waxes. Vegetable waxes solidify through a process of triglyceride crystallisation that is highly sensitive to cooling rate, ambient temperature, and batch variation. This produces inconsistent crystal structures — visible as frosting, surface irregularities, and oil diffusion — that are incompatible with premium candle production.
Introducing a measured proportion of food-grade or highly refined paraffin into the blend acts as a crystalline stabiliser: it homogenises the solidification process, suppresses polymorphic recrystallisation, and locks fragrance oil within the matrix throughout the burn cycle. The result is a structurally consistent candle — aesthetically and functionally — across every production run.
Scientific studies commissioned by the National Candle Association have consistently demonstrated that highly refined food-grade paraffin burns as cleanly as soy, beeswax, or palm wax. Both waxes in this collection are certified vegan and REACH-compliant.
Soyaluna Wax
Soy-Majority Blend with Food-Grade Paraffin
For makers who require plant-forward credentials without sacrificing performance.
Soyaluna is built on a high-quality soy base, enhanced with a precisely dosed proportion of food-grade paraffin. The blend delivers a one-pour finish with significantly reduced frosting compared to standard soy waxes, strong hot and cold scent throw, and improved thermal stability in warm storage conditions.
The paraffin fraction suppresses polymorphic recrystallisation, ensures oil does not separate during the burn, and stabilises the surface finish across varying ambient temperatures. No additional additives required. Compatible with all oil-soluble dyes and fragrance oils.
- Base: Soy + food-grade paraffin
- Form: White pellets
- Max fragrance load: 10%
- Recommended fragrance load: 6–8%
- Thermal stability: Up to 35 °C
- Pour technique: One pour / minimal repour
- Certifications: 100% Vegan · Biodegradable · Recyclable packaging · No animal testing
HYWAX 6213 — Sasolwax
High-Refined Paraffin Blend with Vegetable Wax
Industry-standard container wax. Proven in professional production environments.
HYWAX 6213 is a Sasolwax-developed paraffin compound incorporating vegetable wax, engineered specifically for container candle production. Its low congealing point (45–49 °C) and controlled viscosity ensure complete melt pool development to the container wall — eliminating tunnelling and fragrance loss.
High fragrance oil absorption capacity with zero oil diffusion during burn. Strong wall adhesion minimises wet spots and surface separation. No additional additives required. Available in 25 kg slab format.
- Composition: Mineral paraffin + vegetable wax
- Form: Slabs — 25 kg
- Congealing point: 45–49 °C
- Penetration @ 25 °C: 40–80 (0.1 mm)
- Saybolt colour: 5–30
- Manufacturer: Sasolwax
- Certifications: 100% Vegan · Food Contact · GMO-Free · REACH Compliant
Which wax is right for you?
| — | Soyaluna | HYWAX 6213 |
|---|---|---|
| Base composition | Soy majority + food-grade paraffin | Refined paraffin + vegetable wax |
| Profile | Plant-forward blend | Technical performance wax |
| Finish | Creamy, opaque, one-pour | Smooth, semi-translucent |
| Hot throw | Very good | Excellent |
| Thermal stability | Good — up to 35 °C | Very good |
| Fragrance load | Up to 10% (rec. 6–8%) | High absorption capacity |
| Wall adhesion | Good | Strong |
| Frosting resistance | High vs. standard soy | Very high |
| Format | Pellets | 25 kg slabs |
| Best for | Natural positioning, small to mid production | Maximum performance, professional volume |