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Marcus Wax Applications In Candles

Marcus wax to enhance appearance and burning of candles Polyethylene Wax In Candles pacity - Paraffin wax is cent- Scents that are O naturally translucent. It is S added to candles are often desirable to enhance the usually in the form of oils. Like uniformity and reduce mottling colorants, the use of Marcus igh quality appearance of candles by wax can help encapsulate candles making them opaque. This scent oils and allow for more H can be accomplished with the uniform release. demanded by today's addition of only a few percent old release- polyethylene consumers often by weight of Marcus wax. M has good mold release requires the use of rip- Typical paraffin's properties due to its low additives to enhance D used in candles have surface energy property. properties of the base melt points of 130-145F loss- Marcus depending on the type candle paraffin wax. Polyethylene waxes have being produced. Direct G good gloss and can impart a addition of a few percent durable and attractive outer New techniques of Marcus wax to the paraffin will surface to candles. This can manufacturing and help reduce dripping. Another reduce surface blemishes due crafting candles has technique is to add a slightly to handling and packaging. also required that the higher level (up to 4%) of properties of paraffin Marcus wax into paraffin that urning time- Burning will be used as a veneer on B rates depend on many be enhanced to the outer coating of the factors including type of provide the best candle. paraffin, design of candle and results both wick characteristics. Addition olor- As molten paraffin of Marcus Polyethylene wax to aesthetically and in cools it forms crystals. C paraffin can extend candle life burning of candles. Smaller crystal formation has by reducing dripping and less the benefit of increasing oil puddling of the wax during and dye holding capacity of Marcus Low Molecular burning. the paraffin. Dyes are often Weight Polyethylene added to paraffin. Small trength-Marcus wax is an ideal quantities of Marcus wax, well S Polyethylene waxes impart additive for enhancing dispersed in paraffin, will aid strength and durability to the properties of in nucleation of paraffin and paraffin. This can be paraffin wax used in formation of smaller crystals accomplished through use of candles. with enhanced color fixing an outer dip or dispersing

Use of Marcus Polyethylene wax at a ost Marcus Polyethylene afety should always be waxes (M200, M300, & level of 1-4% can be M S the number one M500) have melting points consideration in making used to improve the well above that of traditional candle. This applies to both following properties paraffin's used in candle wax. safe manufacturing and safe of candles: To completely melt these burning of candles. The • Opacity grades of Marcus wax information contained herein requires melting to • Drip is intended as a guideline - Marcus Oil & Chemical Pvt. Ltd. temperatures in excess of and not a substitute for Vill. Kasberia, H. P. L. Link Road, • Color 125 C. Proper dispersion of Haldia-721602, safety training, education West Bengal, INDIA • Scent the Marcus wax in paraffin and well designed, Ph:091 3224 276541 • Mold release requires melt temperatures be manufactured and tested Fax:091 3224 276696 Email [email protected] • Gloss maintained during mixing and candles. dilution. • Burning time Visit us at www.marcusoil.com

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