Soy candle
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Soy candles are candles made from soy wax, which is a processed form of soybean oil. They are usually container candles, because soy wax typically has a lower melting point than traditional waxes, but can also be made into pillar candles if certain additives are mixed into the soy wax.[1]
Soy wax
Soy wax is made by the full hydrogenation of soybean oil;[1][2] chemically this gives a triglyceride, containing a high proportion of stearic acid. It is typically softer than paraffin wax and with a lower melting temperature, in most combinations. However, additives can raise this melting point to temperatures typical for paraffin-based candles. The melting point ranges from 49 to 82 degrees Celsius (120 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the blend.[3] The density of soy wax is about 90% that of water or 0.9 g/ml.[4] This means nine pounds (144 oz) of wax will fill about ten 16-oz jars (160 fluid ounces of volume). Soy wax is available in flake and pellet form and has an off-white, opaque appearance.[5] Its lower melting temperature can mean that candles will melt in hot weather. Since soy wax is usually used in container candles, this is not much of an issue.[6]
Some soy candles are made up of a blend of different waxes, including beeswax, paraffin, or palm wax.[7]
Soy Candles
Sоу candles dіѕtrіbutе frаgrаnсеѕ and ѕсеntѕ mоrе evenly than dirty Paraffin candles. Thе low melting роіnt trаnѕlаtеѕ tо сооlеr burning longer lasting саndlеѕ. It аlѕо results to a larger-sized liquid wаx рооl, whісh then helps in disseminating еѕѕеntіаl fragrances into the аіr. [8]
References
- ^ a b "What exactly is soy wax?". candlescience.com.
- ^ "Soy wax production". Soya.be.
- ^ "Happy Living - Types of candle wax used for candlemaking".
- ^ "Soy Wax Material Data Safety Sheet" (PDF).
- ^ "Scented Candles". Real Soy Candles. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ Short, Glenda (2014). Soy Candles: How to Make Good-for-the-Earth, Long-Lasting Candles. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811714464. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ Rezaei, Karamatollah; Tong Wang; Lawrence A. Johnson (2006-11-23). "Hydrogenated vegetable oils as candle wax". Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 79 (12). SpringerLink: 1241–1247. doi:10.1007/s11746-002-0634-z.
- ^ https://www.shopsoycandles.com/
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