KERAGEL - CRYSTAL CLEAR CANDLE GEL

 Description

 Crystal Clear Candle Gel  ( MINERAL OIL+POLYMER RESIN ) 

Step into the world of crystal-clear candle gel – a tailor-made material designed for crafting glass candles. Unlike traditional waxes, this gel has a semi-soft texture and a see-through quality, creating a special play of light with the flame.

The gel is both semi-soft and transparent, making it ideal for creating eye-catching candles that are a hit in interior decoration and events. It can even be customized by adding components to simulate the sea or beverages. 

Why choose clear gel for candles?

1. Ease of Use: Clear gel is simple to work with. Heat it gently in a pot over direct heat or in a melting wax device, pour it into the candle container, and as it cools, it takes on a semi-soft consistency, securely holding its place in the glass.

2. Versatility: Easily add colors with candle dyes or infuse delightful aromas by mixing essential oils or fragrances. 

3. Compatibility: Pair it seamlessly with cotton wicks or wooden wicks and other decorations. Add personal touches by including decorative elements before the gel solidifies.

4. Safety First:  Clear gel is safe and non-toxic – perfect for crafting candles that bring both quality and safety to your home.

Product Specifications

Gel wax is different from paraffin wax in several ways. Gel wax is a combination of mineral oil and polymer resin. It has a slow melt rate and a long burn time making it good value for the money. Gel wax is translucent and has the consistency of a firm 'Jelly'.The temperature-stable texture of this elastomer gel presents several advantages, making it flexible and moldable. The gel used for crafting gel candles boasts the following attributes:

• Transparent
• Odorless
• Non-toxic
• Non-irritating
• Hydrophobic

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

• Appearance: Clear gel
• Smell: Characteristic
• Softening point (C): 70-85ºC
• Boiling point/liquid pool (C): >250
• Congealing Point: N/A
• Flashpoint (ASTM D 93) (C): >250
• Automatic ignition point (C): >180
• Density at 20 ºC (g/cm3): About 0.86
• Solubility in water (% by weight): Insoluble

Recommendations

Handling wax gel is facilitated by its predictable behavior in response to temperature changes. It maintains stability across a broad temperature spectrum, melting within the range of 70 to 90ºC and solidifying upon simple cooling. This thermal cycle can be repeated without compromising the product's properties.

To ensure optimal results, and ensure there are fewer bubbles, heat the gel between 84-95°C. Be careful to never exceed 100°C/110ºC. Always use glass or crystal containers and exercise caution when handling the gel in its liquid state.

Here's a guide on how to use this gel wax for gel candles:

1. Melt the gel in a melting device.
2. Pour it into the desired container without stirring to avoid creating small bubbles.
3. For coloring, prepare the color (candle dye or aniline powder) separately with a small amount of melted gel. Slowly add it to the rest of the candle gel without shaking.

Notes for consideration:

To prevent bubble formation, besides minimizing agitation, ensure the gel's temperature, when poured, fluctuates between 84 and 95ºC. Exercise caution to prevent burns.

Gel wax necessitates a specific type of wick, available in our store for gel candles, such as LX wicks or Wooden Wicks. Sometimes TCR can also work. 

Consider one size bigger than you would choose for wax  

*Precautions: Melt in open or well-ventilated places. If melted in high temperatures ( exceding the advised emits toxic fumes).

*Warnings:

• Given the high melting temperature, it is ESSENTIAL to avoid skin contact, as it could cause serious burns.
• Keep out of reach of children in the liquid, molten state.

Technical documentation

         Safety data sheet (SDS)

         Folha de Segurança (FDS)

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