Candles
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IGI candle waxes provide a wide selection of innovative paraffin wax, vegetable wax, and hybrid wax combinations tailored for jar-filled, pillar, and votive candles, catering to a diverse range of customer needs.
IGI Waxes for Use in Candle and Wax Melt Formulations
Consistency and reliable performance are crucial, which is why IGI provides fully blended products. Moreover, for customers interested in internal blending, we present a variety of paraffin, microcrystalline, and petrolatum options to serve as foundational elements in your unique formulations.
Blends for container candles
| PRODUCT CODE | CANDLE APPEARANCE | BLEND CONSISTENCY | PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS |
| IGI® 6006A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Soft, Creamy, White to Off-White paraffin-soy container blend. Typical fragrance load up to 10%. Excellent fragrance throw. |
| IGI®6036A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Soy-paraffin container blend. Clean burn and good fragrance throw. |
| IGI®6098A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Luxury/premium paraffin-soy creamy container blend. Typical fragrance load up to 12%. Excellent fragrance throw and burn characteristics. |
| IGI® 6027A | Smooth creamy appearance | Soft | Paraffin-soy-coconut container blend. Excellent, fragrance throw and clean burn characteristics. |
| IGI® 6046A | Smooth and Glossy Appearance | Soft | Paraffin-coconut container blend. Typical fragrance load up to 12%. Excellent fragrance throw and clean burn. |
| IGI®6028A | Smooth opaque Pillars | Hard | Soy-paraffin pillar and wax melt blend. Typical fragrance load of up to 5%. Excellent hot fragrance throw and clean burn in pillars. |
| PARAFFLEX® 4630A | Opaque/subtle colors can be achieved. Semi-gloss top finish. | Creamy soft. | Soft, smooth, white to off-white, creamy. Typical fragrance load up to 10%. Excellent fragrance throw, burn, and aesthetics. |
| PARAFFLEX® 4786A | Smooth, creamy, and opaque; able to achieve vibrant colors. Matte appearance. | Hard | Excellent multi-functional container & wax melts. Typical fragrance load up to 15%. Optimal hot fragrance throw and clean burn for container candles. |
| IGI®1288B | Mottled appearance | Hard | Maximum mottling can be quickly attained. Typical fragrance load up to 5% and excellent fragrance throw. |
Building Blocks for Container Candles
| BUILDING BLOCKS | TYPICAL MELTING POINT | APPLICATIONS/USES |
| IGI® 2202A | 120°F scale wax | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 2281A | 122°F scale wax | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 1230A | 130°F paraffin wax. | Base wax for container, votive, and tart wax formulations. |
| IGI® 1235C | 128°F paraffin wax. | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 1239A | 140°F paraffin wax | Base wax for votive, pillar, taper, and “cut and carve”, and tart formulas |
| IGI® 1297A | 150°F paraffin wax | Base wax for pillar, votive, taper, and “hurricane” formulas |
| MICROSERE® 5788A | 150°F microcrystalline wax | Used as an additive to increase fragrance retention and improve aesthetics of the candle. |
| MICROSERE® 5715A | 175°F microcrystalline wax | Use as an additive to increase fragrance retention and improve appearance in candle formulations |
| MICROSERE® 5909A | 195°F microcrystalline wax | Used as an additive to harden pillar, votive, and other molded candles. Improve aesthetics of the candle – much smoother surface & slumping during hot shipping conditions |
| IGI® 0386A | 132°F
white petrolatum |
Can be used in candle formulations to increase softness and improve fragrance retention, jar adhesion & overall aesthetics of the candle. |
IGI’s Specialty Blends for Artisanal Candles
We also offer a range of candle waxes for all your artisanal candle needs.
- Molded candles, such as pillar and votive
- Wax melts, tarts, and “wax chips”
- Palm wax products