Candles aren't just for lighting; they can also create ambiance. They can be used for holiday decorations, aromatherapy, and romantic candlelight dinners. Lighting a richly colored candle brings a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Why do some candles appear brighter and purer in color? This is actually related to the candle's raw materials.
I. What is Fully Refined Paraffin Wax?
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is a substance extracted from crude oil. It requires multiple refining processes, including deoiling, decolorization, deodorization, and impurity removal, to obtain a very high-quality wax. Its purity is typically above 99.5%, with very low impurity content and an oil content below 0.5%. It has a white, semi-transparent texture, is very fine, and has virtually no odor.
Compared to semi-refined or crude paraffin wax, Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has a more stable molecular structure, is more transparent, and has a cleaner color. Because of its high purity, Fully Refined Paraffin Wax can better blend with fat-soluble dyes during the dyeing process, resulting in a more even color distribution in colored candles and reducing the likelihood of clumping and color sedimentation. Junda, as a professional wax product manufacturer, can provide large quantities of high-purity Fully Refined Paraffin Wax products.
II. Why Does Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Make Candles Brighter?
Fully paraffin wax 58-60 is a high-purity substance with very low impurity content, ensuring uniform dye dispersion and a purer candle color.
The smaller the crystal particles inside the candle, the more uniform the light reflection, resulting in a smoother and shinier surface. Fully paraffin wax 58-60 has very high purity, with crystal particles smaller than semi-refined paraffin wax and other paraffin products, resulting in a brighter candle color.
Under light transmission, Fully paraffin wax 58-60, due to its very low impurity content, is more translucent than semi-refined wax, giving the produced candle a "semi-transparent" appearance, making it visually more transparent and thus brighter.
Fully paraffin wax 58-60 has good compatibility, being highly compatible with various candle dyes, fragrances, and additives, and is less prone to problems such as layering, crystallization, or whitening.
This is why more and more high-end scented candle brands are choosing to use fully refined paraffin wax to produce candles—Fully paraffin wax 58-60 not only enhances the quality of the product, but also allows the candle to maintain its beautiful color and luster whether lit or unlit.
III. Other Characteristics of Fully Refined Paraffin Wax
Besides producing candles with a brighter, more translucent color, Fully paraffin wax 58-60 has many advantages that candle manufacturers appreciate:
Cleaner Burning: Fully paraffin wax 58-60 contains fewer impurities, producing almost no black smoke and no odor during combustion, making it ideal for high-end environments and very environmentally friendly and health-friendly.
Strong Aroma Diffusion: Fully paraffin wax 58-60 blends better with fragrances and releases fragrance molecules more effectively during combustion, resulting in a more natural and long-lasting scent.
Adaptability to Multiple Processes: Fully paraffin wax 58-60 can be adapted to various candle shapes and casting methods, including mold casting, container candles, column candles, and scented candles.
High Stability: Fully paraffin wax 58-60 exhibits exceptional stability; both Fully paraffin wax 58-60 and China paraffin wax 5860-based candles are less prone to discoloration and deformation during transportation and storage.
IV. Junda: More Than Just Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Grade – A One-Stop Candle Material Supplier
As a professional paraffin wax producer and exporter, Junda not only supplies high-purity fully refined and semi-refined paraffin wax products, but also provides a complete range of materials and equipment needed for candle production, including:
Wax wicks for burning candles: Junda wax offers wax wicks of various thicknesses and materials, ensuring stable burning and preventing extinguishing;
Fat-soluble dyes used in making colored candles: Extremely high colorfastness, producing colored candles that do not fade or leach;
Fragrances and additives used in making scented candles: Pure fragrance with long-lasting diffusion;
Candle production machinery: Automatic pouring machines, mixers, mold-making equipment, etc.
Junda wax's China paraffin wax 5860 grade and other candle-making related products are exported to many countries and regions in Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Junda wax maintains long-term partnerships with numerous local candle manufacturers. Junda wax provides buyers with a one-stop solution from raw material supply and formula guidance to equipment installation and commissioning, making choosing Junda wax a worry-free experience.
V. Case Study: Changes After a Client Choosing Fully Refined Paraffin Wax
A scented candle manufacturer from Turkey initially used semi-refined paraffin wax in their candle production, finding the colors consistently slightly dull, especially in pink and light blue candles, resulting in insufficient color saturation. After screening and sample testing, they chose to use china paraffin wax 5860 provided by Junda wax. Their feedback was: "The colored candles produced using china paraffin wax 5860 are brighter, the fragrance is purer, and customer repurchase rates have significantly increased!" Furthermore, Junda wax also provided them with dyes and candle filling equipment, helping to increase their annual production capacity by over 30%.
VI. Candle Making Tips
If you are involved in candle manufacturing or a related industry, Junda wax, from the perspective of a professional candle and paraffin wax manufacturer, shares some tips to help you better utilize the characteristics of china paraffin wax 5860:
The recommended proportion of dye used in candle production is controlled within the range of 0.1%~0.3%. Adding too much dye may affect the candle's burning performance.
It is recommended to add the colored candle dye when the wax temperature is around 85°C, as this will result in a more even color after stirring.
When adding fragrance to scented candles, it is recommended to wait until the temperature drops slightly to 70°C to avoid fragrance evaporation due to excessive heat.
Allowing the candle to cool naturally after production yields better results and a smoother surface.
These seemingly minor details actually affect the final brightness and texture of the candle. These are experiences Junda Wax has gained over many years of actual candle production, shared with those interested to help improve production efficiency.
China paraffin wax 5860, with its high purity, low oil content, and excellent light transmittance, allows for more vibrant colors, a smoother surface, and produces no black smoke or odor when burning, making it more environmentally friendly.
Junda Wax is a supplier of candle raw materials and equipment that combines these advantages. Whether you want to produce romantic scented candles, colorful holiday candles, or high-end decorative waxes, we can provide a one-stop service from raw materials to complete production lines. If you are interested in any part of the candle production process or any particular product, please feel free to contact us at RobyHuo@jundawax.com. We also warmly welcome the opportunity to visit our factory to see our actual production process and experience how China paraffin wax 5860 candles are transformed into beautiful candles.
References:
ASTM D87-21 "Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Paraffin Wax"
"The Effect of Wax Purity on Candle Color and Scent Throw" – Candle Science Journal, 2023
China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Standard SH/T 0404-2019 "Paraffin Wax"
