SP-1500
Wick Wax Coating
Wick Wax Coating
Made using a blend of high and mid-melt range petroleum waxes combined to provide balanced performance. Produces a wick coating that is stiff without being brittle and with flexibility to prevent cracking and flaking. Appropriate for use with a broad range of candle products including votives and tea lights candles.
Details
Wicks often require a wax coating applied to a candle wick designed to improve the function of the wick and ultimately enhance the quality and burn of a candle. Strahl & Pitsch Wick Waxes have been developed to be compatible with a wide range of wick materials, candle wax ingredients and coating applications equipment.
Benefits:
- High melt point
- Hard Wax
- White color
Compatibility:
Wick Wax is compatible with many vegetable and mineral waxes and a variety of natural and synthetic ingredients.
Regulatory information
Recommended applications
Specifications
Test | Method | Specification |
---|---|---|
Color | Visual | Off White |
Congealing Point | ASTM D-938 | 60.0 - 70.0 °C |
Drop Melting Point | ASTM D-127 | 66.7 - 72.2 °C |
Needle Penetration @ 25 °C | ASTM D-1321 | 12 - 20 |