4430 Rapeseed Melt Blend is a specially formulated blend of rapeseed and coconut for wax melts and tea-lights. The wax is not derived from genetically modified crops, it contains no soy or palm derived materials, contains no other additives, and is vegan friendly, as well as halal and kosher certified.
It is not suited for pillar or container candles. The wax will come in a granule form.
Melting
The wax should be melted to around 75 degrees Celsius when using dyes, to ensure they are fully dissolved. Care should be taken to avoid scorching when the material has been melted. It is recommended that moderate stirring is carried out. Sustained temperatures above 90-100 degrees Celsius should be avoided. When not including dyes, the wax does not need to be heated as much - up to 65 degrees Celsius is efficient.
Fragrances
Fragrance should be added at 60-65 degrees Celsius, and the wax must be stirred well to ensure it is homogenous. Each fragrance should be tested for compatibility before using production scale, as some fragrance components may have limited solubility in the wax blend (incorporating into the wax at high temperatures but separating out once cooled). Once cooled, further testing should involve cycling the ambient temperature of the test candle between 5-25 degrees Celsius to test for any fragrance leeching. The higher the fragrance loading, the greater the likelihood that components may separate out. Good results have been achieved at 8% loading, but higher fragrance loading may be possible, subject to testing.
Pouring
This wax is quite versatile about pour temperatures, with good results achievable, pouring between 45-65 degrees Celsius. If pouring in a cold room, it is best to pour at the hotter end of the scale, to avoid lines forming when the wax touches the side of the mould.
As always, minimise the time that the wax is maintained at elevated temperatures to reduce loss of fragrance top notes.
Curing
The melts produced should be allowed to cool and cure for a minimum of 24 hours.