Stearin for Candle Wax - 500grams

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As you might guess, beeswax is taken from the hives of honeybees. Beeswax is entirely natural and is essentially the comb in which the honey is stored. A beekeeper will remove the honey and then clean the wax by melting and straining any debris from the wax. At this point, the beeswax is ready to use. Soy candles tend to be more expensive, but being a high-quality product, they can contribute significantly to creating a certain desired atmosphere. In short: while vegetable oil candles can be a clean and healthy alternative to paraffin candles, you need to make sure that what you’re burning is actually 100% what it’s supposed to be. 5 Tips for a Healthy Use Of Eco-Candles

As more farms opt for organic farming practices, the soybean industry may improve, but it doesn’t rule out the current harm many farms do. Some will argue that beeswax is still the best wax to use when making candles because it is natural. Some have reported that other waxes can emit small amount of toxins, which normally cause no problems, but in excess could. When burning beeswax candles then there are no toxins emitted at all. If you are interested in it, you can learn from our article exactly what kind of characteristics it has and which fields it can be used in: Damage to peatland, partly due to palm oil production, is claimed to contribute to environmental degradation, including four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and eight percent of all global emissions caused annually by burning fossil fuels, due to the clearing of large areas of rainforest for palm oil So now that you know that they are neither healthy for you nor good for our environment, what alternatives are there?Stearin is a product derived from vegetable oil, usually made from palm oil or sunflower oil. It is a white, creamy product used as an emulsifying agent to help mix ingredients in cosmetic and food products. Adding your fragrance to the wax depends upon your fragrance oil and its individual flash point. This needs to be adhered to as every scent has a temperature at which it will start to vaporise and evaporate. If the fragrance is added to the wax when its temperature is above the required flash point you will effectively release all the scent at this stage and therefore your candle when made will have no fragrance to give off. Please see our Fragrance Flash Point section where these are listed for each scent. Ideal pouring temperature; Stearic acid is a colourless, waxy solid material that does not dissolve in water. It can be dissolved in oils and alcohol. It can have an animal or plant origin. Stearic acid of animal origin can be found in suet and the Stearic Acid of plant origin can be found in cocoa butter. Almost one-third of the cocoa butter is Stearic Acid and besides this, it contains palmitic acid and oleic acid. Stearic acid is also produced by the human body which has an important role in the control of blood pressure and blood coagulation. Stearin and the cosmetic industry

While it’s true that the soybean industry is not as sustainable as it could be, comparing it to the petroleum industry makes soy wax much better than paraffin wax. There is some controversy regarding the safety of paraffin candles because of their emissions when burned. Many people have even swapped them out for what some say is a safer alternative: stearin candles. But is paraffin really all that bad? The quantity used is basically up to you, a 10-gram bag is sufficient to make up to 10kg of coloured wax – this can vary depending on the intensity of the colour required. This will also vary depending on the type of wax used as natural waxes (soy and beeswax) are harder to colour with bright vivid colours this is because the colour struggles to anchor itself to the wax. Fragrance to Wax %

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But be careful! It is discouraged to use latex molds with stearin, it is better to use metal or silicone molds. Stearin offers new opportunities in candle creation. It is an additive helps to avoid problems and that can make your wax more opaque, harder, or increase the burning time of your candle. Through this article, you will discover or rediscover the countless advantages of vegetable stearic acid. Ready, set, light! Stearin is also added to aluminium flakes to help in the grinding process in making dark aluminium powder. [ clarification needed] See also [ edit ] Soy wax candles aren’t perfect, but they are better for air pollution than paraffin wax. Made from soybeans, they also produce a byproduct that can be used for cattle feed. Unfortunately, soybeans are grown with pesticides and fertilizers. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Conditions of flammability Materials may pose fire hazard. Specific hazards arising from the Chemical Oil Risk of ignition. Rags and other materials containing this product may heat up and spontaneously ignite if exposed to air, even if laundered.

Coconut wax is made from coconut oil and other natural waxes, usually soy wax. Considered moderately sustainable by HEALabel, coconuts don’t need pesticides or herbicides and are usually manually harvested. However, coconut plantations use up a lot of land and are linked to deforestation. Coconut oil is thought to be as bad for the environment as palm oil. Stearic acid has been an important ingredient in candle making since the Middle Ages, when it was derived from animal fat. It was first used as a substitute for tallow during the industrial revolution thanks to a chemist named Michel-Eugene Chevreu in the 19th century. Its use became widespread after World War II due to its high melting point. Stearin vs Palm WaxDepartment of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, HCMC University of Technology, HCM City, Vietnam In short, stearin is used for its emulsifying properties while palm wax is used for its texturizing and stabilizing properties. It is therefore important to consider these factors when choosing ingredients. Candle Dyes Our wide range of candle dyes are sourced from one of the leading candle dye manufacturers in Europe. Bekro are a high quality, German based supplier which produces a staggering variety of colours and hues for you to choose from. Bekro’s highly concentrated dye flakes are easy to work with, do not alter the burn or scent of a candle and are the perfect way to add a vibrant lift to your candles. All Bekro’s beautifully vibrant colours are designed to work in all types of wax, whether natural or mineral, and only a small amount is needed to provide you with the vivid colour you want. It could be eco-friendly to get beeswax from abandoned hives, but this is unlikely to be where companies find their beeswax.

Easy to Work With: While stearin wax has a higher melting point than paraffin wax, it is still easy to work with and can be blended with other waxes to create custom blends. Stearin wax also has a smooth texture that makes it easy to pour and mold. It’s hard to find anything about soy wax in particular and its impact on the environment. What is out there is largely written by candle companies competing with soy wax candle producers or soy wax candle companies. It’s possible that candles made from natural waxes release fewer harmful chemicals. Natural waxes include beeswax, soy, palm wax, stearin (made from vegetable or animal fats and oils), and coconut wax. A study that compared paraffin and stearin candles found that stearin candles emitted fewer smoke particles. Similarly, soy candles produced less soot than paraffin in another study. This suggests that natural wax candles are less toxic.

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Nevertheless, because of the expense of beeswax and the limited uses of soy wax and gel waxes, it is still the go to wax for making free standing candles (particularly pillars and votives).