Waxes for Candles
Work with one of the world's leading candle wax blendersWaxes for use in candle formulations
IGI offers a full range of paraffin, microcrystalline, and petrolatum products for use as building blocks for customers that compound their own blends for use in manufacturing candles. Those customers find the consistency and repeatable performance a huge benefit to their finished candle performance.
| Product Code | Description | Applications/Uses |
|---|---|---|
| IGI® 2202A | 120°F (ASTM D87) scale wax | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 2281A | 122°F (ASTM D87) scale wax | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 1230A | 130°F (ASTM D87) melting point paraffin wax. | Base wax for container, votive, and tart wax formulations. |
| IGI® 1235C | 128°F (ASTM D87) melting point paraffin wax. | Base wax for container candle formulations |
| IGI® 1239A | 140°F (ASTM D87) melt point paraffin wax | Base wax for votive, pillar, taper, and "cut and carve", and tart formulas |
| IGI® 1297A | 150°F (ASTM D87) melt point paraffin wax | Base wax for pillar, votive, taper, and "hurricane" formulas |
| MICROSERE® 5788A | 150°F (ASTM D938) melt point microcrystalline wax | Used as an additive to increase fragrance retention and improve aesthetics of the candle. |
| MICROSERE® 5715A | 175°F (ASTM D938) microcrystalline wax | Use as an additive to increase fragrance retention and improve appearance in candle formulations |
| MICROSERE® 5909A | 195°F (ASTM D938) 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 (ASTM D127) white petrolatum | Can be used in candle formulations to increase softness and improve fragrance retention, jar adhesion & overall aesthetics of the candle. |
Blends for container candles
| Product Code | Candle Appearance | Blend Consistency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARAFFLEX® 4630A | Opaque/subtle colors can be achieved. Semi-gloss top finish. | Creamy soft. | Economical, soft, smooth, white to off-white, creamy single pour container blend. Excellent fragrance throw, burn and aesthetics. Can accommodate fragrance oil up to a 10% level. |
| PARAFFLEX® 4786A | Smooth, creamy, and opaque; able to achieve vibrant colors. Matte appearance. | Hard | Excellent multi-functional container & wax melts blend based on paraffin, with optimal hot fragrance release and clean burn for container candles. Can accommodate fragrance oil up to a 15% level. |
| IGI®1288B | Mottled appearance | Hard | Good adherence to container wall and maximum mottling can be obtain under optimal conditions. Need to protect against heat during transport and storage, as this may affect mottled appearance. Can accommodate fragrance oil up to a 5% level. May require multiple pour to achieve a level surface |
| IGI® 6006A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Optimized paraffin-soy soft container blend with creamy appearance, excellent fra¬grance throw and burn characteristics. Can accommodate fragrance oil up to a 10% level. |
| IGI® 6027A | Smooth creamy appearance | Soft | Paraffin-soy-coconut container blend. Excellent surface aesthetics, fragrance throw and clean burn characteristics. |
| IGI®6028A | Smooth opaque Pillars | Hard | Soy-paraffin pillar and wax melt blend, with smooth surface and good mold release. Excellent hot fragrance release and clean burn in pillars. Can accommodate fragrances specifically developed for paraffin/vegetable waxes up to a 5% level. Clean burning, minimal blooming. |
| IGI®6036A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Soy-paraffin container blend with good surface aesthetics for soy-content marketing claims. Clean burn and good fragrance throw. |
| IGI® 6046A | Smooth and Glossy Appearance | Soft | Paraffin-coconut container blend with smooth & creamy aesthetics. Excellent fragrance release and clean burn. Can accommodate fragrances specifically developed for paraffin/vegetable waxes up to a 12 % level. |
| IGI®6098A | Smooth, opaque appearance | Soft | Luxury/premium paraffin-soy creamy container blend for awesome fragrance throw and burn characteristics. Excellent aesthetics. Can accommodate fragrances specifically developed for paraffin/vegetable waxes up to a 12 % level. |
Specialty blends for other candle types
IGI offers specialty blends designed to offer the candle manufacturer a high performance product for particular types of candles, including:
- Molded candles, such as pillar and votive
- Wax melts, tarts, and “wax chips”
- Palm wax products, which produce unique surface effects
- Additional blends for container candles
- Custom blends, designed for specific customer applications
At IGI, our core values reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company.
At IGI, our core values reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company. Community outreach is an important core value that helps drive our work with ScentsAbility Candles.
ScentsAbility Candles is the WORK Pillar for The IDDeal Foundation, providing opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through Work, Live & Play. At ScentsAbility Candles the focus is on ABILITY, not DISABILITY. Adaptive tools and processes are created to allow all of the Artisans to participate in the candle-making process. Our job training program focuses on hands-on skills including measuring, pouring, wicking, packaging, selling, and customer service. Additional support is provided as needed giving everyone the opportunity to be a productive member of the community.
ScentsAbility Candles, a non-profit corporation, has been providing job training since 2012 and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Proclamation, and has won many awards for its work with the I/DD population. As a member of the National Candle Association, ScentsAbility Candles are made with the best raw materials including IGI 6006 and 6036 wax; which has been generously donated by IGI for over 7 years. ScentsAbility’s Corporate Co-Branded candles are meaningful gifts; recently selected to provide Global Ambassador and Corporate gifts for the 2023 World Games in Berlin for Special Olympics International.
At IGI, we are at the forefront of industry trends
It’s a new season and many candle makers are looking ahead for inspiration for upcoming trends. One place that offers insight on upcoming candle industry trends is the annual National Candle Association Conference and Expo.
In her usual passion for the latest trend Patti Carpenter (Principal/Global Trend Ambassador) presented at the 2023 National Candle Association Annual Conference that Pillar Candles & Tapers in all shapes in sizes are BACK.
As a long standing partner of the candle industry, IGI has a portfolio of wax blends, readily available to meet market demand to keep up with this latest trend.
Our portfolio of Parafflex® blended waxes are high quality, versatile and fully formulated. Accompanied by IGI’s 6028A, a specialty formulation of vegetable and petroleum derived waxes.
Our candle formulations are custom blended with unique properties to meet our customer needs.
