Product description

Soy wax KeraSoy Container 4130 is a natural soy wax. The wax is made from soybeans that are GMO; however, no GMO is present in the wax itself (it is measured only in the proteins). KeraSoy Container 4130 is specially developed for pouring container candles. It is manufactured by Kerax in Great Britain.

It holds 10 - 12% fragrance and is easy to dye. It is compatible with most fragrance and essential oils, achieving the best results specifically with fragrances intended for soy waxes.

Before you start candle making, study the manufacturing process in detail, and for every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or blends of different waxes) test it on a single small candle and perform a burn test. Only when the burn result is fully satisfactory should you start producing candles in larger quantities. This will prevent unnecessary disappointment and wasting a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at a temperature of around 70 °C. The melting point of the wax is 45.5 °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 °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. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, heat it to 75 °C and mix thoroughly. Then mix this coloured portion into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60 °C, again taking care to mix thoroughly and work the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to the candles by using essential or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, check that they are fully oil-soluble (all fragrances in our range can be used in candles and are soluble in oils). The amount depends on the type of fragrance used. 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, whereas essential oils are pure single-note scents that we recommend blending to achieve an ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance and essential oils in the articles Fragrance oils and Essential oils. This type of wax can hold up to 10 - 12% fragrance components. Fragrance components are ideally added just before pouring the wax into containers. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1–2 minutes to achieve optimal fragrance dispersion.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the dimensions of the container used. In general, containers 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 combination of wick, container and wax must be properly tested before you start candle production. Since wick burning is influenced, in addition to the container 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 choice of wick should always be confirmed by individual testing by the customer. We recommend carrying out the first test with pure wax only, and if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep the individual samples for a certain period so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, at a temperature of 45 - 60 °C into preheated containers. The specific pouring temperature of the wax must be adjusted to the room temperature and also to whether or not you preheat the candle containers. However, the time during which the wax is held at a higher temperature should be minimized – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances and also the formation of cracks and cavities during cooling. If you want to avoid the wax separating from the walls of the containers and ensure good adhesion, we recommend pouring into containers heated to approx. 45–50 °C and filling the candles at a temperature as close as possible to the wax solidification temperature (45–55 °C).

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the container with the wick, it must be left to cool gradually. Rapid cooling can cause the formation of cracks and cavities. Leave the candle to stand for at least 24 hours before lighting it for the first time. If a crack or small cavity forms on the surface of the candle (the centre sinks), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with 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 performed. This wax is supplied in granule form.

More detailed information on the quality of the product 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.