Ecosoya Melt For Wax Tart, 20 kg

Ecosoya Melt is a vegetable wax developed for making wax melts, that is, pieces of scented wax that melt in a wax warmer and release fragrance into the room. The base consists of vegetable fats (triglycerides and diglycerides) of soy origin. It is straightforward to work with: the wax is melted, scented with fragrance oil and poured into moulds.

The formulation is designed specifically for this type of product. The molten wax flows easily, fills even fine details of silicone moulds and suits floral or geometric shapes that you can remove from the mould without damage.

Key properties

• Intended for wax melts – the wax is formulated for scented pieces that melt in a wax warmer. The manufacturer does not list it for candles with a wick.
• Setting point around 51 °C – an indicative value at which the molten wax begins to set. It is used to plan the pouring temperature and the time before the cast piece can be removed from the mould.
• Low viscosity when molten – approximately 9.7 cSt at 100 °C. The wax pours well into small moulds and the fragrance oil mixes evenly into it.
• Light colour – in the solid state it is almost white, which gives freedom when colouring. Dyes intended for wax show up in a pure shade.
• Traceable raw materials – the refining of the raw materials used is fully traceable. The wax contains no residual solvents and has not been tested on animals.

How to make wax melts

The wax is melted slowly and indirectly, ideally in a water bath or in a melting pot with temperature control. Avoid direct flame and overheating, and monitor the temperature with a thermometer.

Once fully melted, the fragrance oil is added and the mixture is stirred for several tens of seconds so that the fragrance combines with the wax. Then any dye is added and the mixture is poured into moulds. Both silicone moulds and plastic moulds for wax melts work well, as the solid wax is easy to remove from them.

After pouring, let the moulds cool at room temperature. The wax sets at around 51 °C, so smaller pieces solidify fairly quickly. Before removing them from the mould, however, let them cool completely so that the surface is not damaged.

Good to know

A penetration value of 29 dmm at 25 °C describes the hardness of the wax at room temperature. When comparing with other waxes, a higher number means a softer wax. Take this into account when packing and transporting finished wax melts, especially in summer.

The appearance and texture of the finished pieces also depend on the fragrance oil, dye and cooling conditions used. When you change any of these components, therefore, make a new test batch.

The manufacturer does not provide any information on blending it with other waxes, such as beeswax or paraffin wax. If you want to adjust the hardness or appearance, verify the combination in advance, because every additional wax changes the behaviour of the mixture during setting and the release of fragrance in the wax warmer.

When choosing fragrance oils, make sure they are intended for use in wax. Fragrance compositions for cosmetics may behave differently when heated and may not dissolve evenly in the wax.

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