IGI 1260 Wax

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IGI 1260

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Wax Type/ Description:

Straight Paraffin for Hurricanes & Embeds

A high melt wax that is made especially for hurricane
candles and wax embeds. This wax is semi translucent
when used straight or with Gloss Poly C15 added.
This wax will require repours.

Properties:

Melt
Point:

160 - 165°F
(163 average)

Flash
Point:

400°F

Oil
Content:

.3%

MSDS

Comes in solid slab form, 6 slabs/case, in cardboard box.

Recommended
Pouring Temp:

Approx. 200°F (varies depending on desired results)

Benefits:

+ Hard wax, perfect for hurricane shells or embeds.
+ Good scent retention, holds an average of 6% fragrance.
+ Great translucency.

Tips for use:
Please remember, these are only
guidelines and individual results
may vary. Experimentation and
testing is always the best way to
determine and develop the best
methods for your application.

Clean molds prior to use. Spray with mold release if needed.
Heat wax to approx. 200°F. Add dye (optional, too much dye
will inhibit the translucent effect) & stir until dissolved.
Add fragrance (optional), stir well, then pour. Fill molds to
the rim. Candles will shrink, so save enough wax for the 2nd
pour. As the wax is cooling and begins to form a solid layer
on top, poke several small relief holes around the wick using
a skewer about 3/4 deep into the candle. This will allow any
trapped air bubbles to escape before the wax completely sets
up. Allow candles to cool & solidify almost completely, then
do the re-pour/top off with the leftover wax. Be careful to
repour only up to the original fill line so that no layers will
show and no wax will drip down the sides of the pillar and ruin
the finish! Using a cold water bath will speed the cooling
process and will produce an extra shiny finish. Remove candles
from molds, and level bottoms if necessary.

~ For wax embeds:
Add approx. 1/2 tsp Vybar 103 or Universal Additive per pound, and approx. 3 tbsp Stearic Acid per pound. Pour these at a cooler temperature that is appropriate for your embed molds.

~ For semi-translucent hurricane shells:
Add approx. 1/4 tsp of pre-melted Gloss Poly C15 per pound,
and stir well. Dye is optional, most do not use color in these so that their embedded items remain visible through the wax.

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