In the previous article, 👉Why Do Columnar Candles Require High Melting Point Paraffin Wax? (Part 1)

we thoroughly explained the fundamental logic of columnar candles: why use Fully Refined Paraffin Wax grade wax, why the manufacturing process is more demanding than cup wax, and why the purity and stability of Fully Refined Paraffin Wax are so important.

This article will further break down these fundamental principles—the core parameters that truly affect the quality of columnar wax are actually only two: melting point and oil content. These two factors not only determine whether the wax can be easily demolded, whether it will collapse, and whether it burns stably, but also influence the demands of different global markets. For example, the Middle Eastern market, the African market, and the European and American markets have completely different requirements for the melting point of columnar wax.

To make your wax selection easier, we will also discuss:

• What types of columnar waxes are suitable for Fully Refined Paraffin Wax grade waxes with different melting point ranges?

• What is the relationship between oil content and melting point?

• Why do some regions require high melting points, while other markets prefer medium melting points?

• How does Junda Wax help customers quickly select the right paraffin wax through its "one-stop supply model"? 

This article will continue from a more professional and practical perspective, allowing you to truly understand why columnar wax has high Paraffin Wax requirements and how to quickly find the most suitable material.

I.Why do columnar waxes use higher melting points?

Fully Refined Paraffin Wax melting points actually come in different grades, commonly including 54–56℃, 56–58℃, 58–60℃, and 60–62℃. Different melting points are suitable for different types of candles. For example, canned waxes often use 54–56℃ because the can itself provides support and prevents softening; tea waxes commonly use 56–58℃ because they are frequently lit and require stable burning performance; but for columnar waxes, the vast majority of factories worldwide choose a melting point of 58–60℃ or higher. The main reason is very obvious: columnar waxes lack the protection of a container and must rely on their own structure for stability. If the melting point is too low, even a slightly warm environment—such as a shipping container reaching 45℃ or a warehouse in the Middle East reaching over 38℃—will cause the wax to soften, bend, or even clump together. High-melting-point paraffin wax can maintain its shape at high temperatures, ensuring the safety of columnar waxes during transportation, storage, and placement. High-melting-point wax has a harder wall when burning, preventing it from easily collapsing due to flame heat. This creates a beautiful burning bowl, allowing the flame to burn stably upwards and inwards, rather than flowing outwards and causing danger. Many countries that previously exported junda wax, such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and the Philippines, require high-melting-point wax due to high temperatures and long transportation distances. Otherwise, the wax would "melt prematurely" before arrival, which would be disastrous for exporters.

II. How do oil content and melting point jointly affect the shaping and performance of columnar wax?

The quality of columnar candles is actually the result of the combined effect of "melting point + oil content." A high melting point makes the wax firm and heat-resistant, while a low oil content makes the wax more stable, non-sticky, and has a smooth surface. If the melting point is high but the oil content is also high, the wax may still leak oil during storage, causing surface discoloration, stickiness, and even affecting the burning quality. If the melting point is low but the oil content is low, the wax, although clean, is still prone to deformation due to increased temperature. Therefore, the ideal type of columnar wax is Fully Refined Paraffin Wax, with a melting point above 58℃ and an oil content below 1%. This combination gives columnar waxes optimal hardness, heat resistance, and appearance, allowing them to adapt to most climates worldwide, maintaining excellent stability from cool Europe to hot Middle East. Junda Wax's columnar waxes exported to Africa, South America, and the Middle East almost all meet these two criteria, resulting in many customers making consistent repeat purchases.

III.Differences in Melting Point Requirements for Columnar Wax Across the World

Based on years of export experience, we can clearly see the preferences of different countries for the melting point of columnar wax. For example, African countries particularly prefer Fully Refined Paraffin Wax with a melting point of 58–60℃, because religious and prayer waxes have a long service life, and many regions are hot year-round; a high melting point ensures the wax does not deform in outdoor environments. Middle Eastern countries tend to use Fully Refined Paraffin Wax with a high melting point of 60–62℃, because the extremely high summer temperatures in desert regions would cause low-melting-point wax to soften during transport. South America and Southeast Asia, due to long sea freight times and high temperatures, also require high-melting-point paraffin wax to ensure the columnar wax remains unaffected, while European countries, with their milder climates, sometimes choose a slightly lower melting point of 56–58℃. These regional differences directly influence supplier material selection; therefore, Junda Wax typically recommends different melting point grades based on the customer's country, intended use, and shipping method to ensure a stable and reliable experience for the columnar wax in its local environment.

IV. How does Junda Wax help customers select the right Fully Refined Paraffin Wax for their columnar wax?

Many candle-making clients are not familiar with technical details such as melting point, oil content, and wax thread matching. They usually only say things like, "I want a harder wax," "I want a whiter wax," or "I want a candle stick that won't soften." In these cases, we proactively design more suitable formulas for them based on their intended use. For example, for clients making religious long night candles, we recommend wax with a high melting point of 60℃; for clients making colored festive candles, we provide low-oil-content paraffin wax and special dyes; if clients need to increase production capacity, we can also provide complete candle stick machines, wax pouring systems, cooling devices, and other equipment. Many overseas clients initially only bought paraffin wax, but later, with our guidance, upgraded to one-stop sourcing, getting everything from paraffin wax, wicks, fragrances, dyes to complete machines from us. This not only reduces trial-and-error costs but also makes their production more stable, efficient, and meets export-grade quality requirements. Please contact us at RobyHuo@jundawax.com for professional candle product and formula supply.