Soy wax burns up to 50% longer than paraffin wax because soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax, which means it melts at a cooler temperature and doesn’t burn as fast.
A candle using soy wax is processed (like other candles) and can have additives (like other candles) to make it burn. There’s no significant, scientifically backed evidence to prove that soy wax is in any way less harmful, or cleaner burning than other wax types.
Is soy wax bad for the environment?
We believe that if we were to use soy wax currently, it would have more of a negative global impact than positive environmental benefit. We use recycled waste to have as little negative impact on our environment and economy as possible, as we believe every non-essential product should. The phrase 100% soy wax can be misleading.
And Soy Wax is vegan. In a double boiler, melt the soy wax over medium-high heat until melted and clear. Add shea butter and stir as it melts into the soy wax. Mix in coconut oil and essential oils. Stir until melted and blended. Pour into jars and set until firm.
Some sources claimed Soy wax is used by candle makers in a number of ways. Soy’s greatest advantage is that it is completely renewable. In addition to sustainability, a well-made soy candle will burn cleanly and slowly, much to the delight of your customers.
Soy (one of soy wax’s constituent materials) is natural – if it isn’t GM soy, or hasn’t been planted in the place of natural rain-forest that was formed over hundreds of years. Nearly all candles contain some paraffin to help them burn, along with other material or chemicals to add or hold scents and improve burning.
What is the melting point of soy wax?
The ingredients used are the finest and the soy wax has the melting point of 113-119°F, while the pouring temperature is 135°F. People love the texture and consistency of the unvented wax capable of holding a good amount of fragrance oils for making performed candles DIY project.
You may be asking “How long does it take for soy wax to harden?”
Additionally, pure soy wax candles require a period of time after creation to stabilize, called curing. Curing the candle for about two weeks in a relatively constant temperature range allows the wax to substantially harden and bond with any fragrance oils contained within.
What is the difference between paraffin and soy wax candles?
As previously stated, soy wax is more dense than paraffin and typically requires more heat to burn it up. This means that a soy wax candle would probably burn longer than a paraffin candle.