Product description

Soy wax KeraGreen container in pastille form is an organic soy wax made exclusively from plant-based ingredients, with soybeans coming primarily from French, GMO-free cultivation. This renewable natural wax is produced in France without the use of paraffin or animal-derived products, making it vegan and not tested on animals.

One of the main advantages of this wax is its Ecocert certification, which guarantees that at least 95% of the soybeans used are organic. This certification allows the wax to be labelled as ORGANIC, and at the same time confirms that it can also be used in organic and natural cosmetics, which broadens its applications.

The wax is specifically designed for container candles (candles burning in containers) with a low melting point of 48°C to 52°C, which makes it a soft wax, ideal for use in candle containers. It also has a high fragrance absorption capacity, approximately 10%, which makes it excellent for producing scented candles.

This high-quality, ecological wax is an excellent choice for those who are looking for sustainable materials for candle making and other cosmetic applications.

1 kg of wax in pastille form melts to approximately 1250 ml of liquid wax.

It can be coloured and it holds fragrance well. It is compatible with most fragrance oils and essential oils, achieving the best results particularly with fragrances that are designed specifically for soy waxes. There is no need to add any additional additives. Parts of candles can be remelted and reused, but heating the wax above 85°C is not recommended.

Before you start with candle production, study the production procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or blends of various waxes) on one small candle and perform a burn test. Only when the burn result is fully satisfactory should you start producing candles in larger quantities. In this way you will avoid unnecessary disappointment and the devaluation of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at a temperature of around 75°C. The wax starts to melt at a temperature of approximately 51–55°C. Continuous stirring during melting is important to prevent scorching. Just before the wax is completely melted, it is recommended to reduce the heating power. Avoid prolonged heating of the wax above 85–90°C.

How to colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax using special candle dyes, we recommend temporarily increasing the temperature of the wax so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. It is ideal to mix the dye with a small amount of wax, which is heated to 75°C and mixed thoroughly. This coloured portion is then mixed into the wax heated to approx. 70°C, again taking care to mix thoroughly and work the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed. If you want to create darker colour shades, add a small amount of black.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to the candles using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, make sure that they are fully oil-soluble (all fragrances from our range can be used in candles and are soluble in oils). The amount used depends on the type of fragrance. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and therefore a smaller amount is sufficient compared to essential oils. Fragrance oils are ready-made fragrance compositions, while essential oils are pure single-note fragrances which we recommend blending to achieve the ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance oils and Essential oils. For this type of wax, approx. 8% fragrance components is ideal. Fragrance components are ideally added just before pouring the wax into the containers. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1–2 minutes to achieve optimal dispersion of the fragrance.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the final dimensions of the candle. In general, candles with a larger diameter require a stronger wick or the use of more than one wick. In addition, blends of vegetable waxes have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore require stronger burning wicks. We strongly emphasize that every wick and wax combination must be properly tested before you start candle production. Since wick burning is influenced, besides the candle diameter and the type of wax used, also by the type and amount of added dyes, we cannot guarantee correct and trouble-free burning for every combination. The final wick selection should always be confirmed by the customer’s individual testing. We recommend performing the first test using only pure wax and, if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep individual samples for a certain period so that you can return to each combination later.

Mould preparation: Moulds should be clean, dry and free from any contamination. They should be at least at room temperature, but preheating them to approximately 45–50°C offers advantages in the form of easy removal of candles from the moulds.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, at a temperature of 60–65°C into preheated moulds. The specific pouring temperature of the wax must be adapted to the room temperature and other individual conditions. However, the time during which the wax is kept at a higher temperature should be minimized – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances as well as the formation of cracks and cavities during cooling.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the container with the wick, it needs to be left to cool down gradually. Rapid cooling can cause the formation of cracks and cavities. Leave the candle to stand for at least 48 hours before its first lighting. If a crack or small cavity forms on the candle surface (the centre sinks), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the candle surface using a heat gun.

The wax is biodegradable and also suitable for vegans. No animal products are used in its production and no animal testing has been carried out. This wax is supplied in granular form.

More detailed information about the product quality can be found in the certificate, which we update with each new batch.

All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade, not suitable for internal use. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling.