Natural Wax
Palm wax is derived from harvested palm fruit. The harvest palm fruit is then refined in palm mills and the seed is removed from the fruit which leaves a soft, fleshy outer-level. This soft outer-level is steamed and pressed to extract palm oil, distilled, and wax is recovered. From start to finish no chemicals are utilized to create palm wax.
Palm wax is a 100% natural wax,and a sustainable resource, biodegradable and natural. There are a number unique characteristics relative to palm wax, these include: palm wax is an incredible hard wax and has a higher melt point than the softer paraffin wax and soy wax candles; palm wax has a melt point of approximately 140 degrees Farenheit which allow palm wax candles to burn more slowly and more brightly palm wax, when properly utilized, creates a distinctive crystalline or feathering pattern palm wax's large crystal molecular structure allows it to absorb a greater level of fragrance and release it smoothly Palm wax has a number of every day uses aside from use in the creation of wonderful palm wax candles.
Palm wax production has skyrocketed in recent years as consumers have become increasingly eco-conscious. Some other palm wax usages include: Palm wax can be used as a cooking ingredient Palm was can be used as cooking oil Palm wax is used in cosmetics Soap is often made from palm wax Palm wax can be used in biodiesel.
Product | Drop/Melting Point ℃/℉ (ASTM D87) |
Oil Content Max% (ASTM D721) |
Color in Saybolt or No. (ASTM D156) |
Needle Penetration 1/10mm @25℃ (ASTM D1321) |
Odour (ASTM D1833) |
Kinematic Viscocity @212℉ (ASTM D445) |
Ultraviolet Absorbance 21CFR172.886(b) |
Flash Point ℃ (ASTM D92) |
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Crystalline Jar 8622 | 60-65/140-149 | N/A | N/A | 10max | N/A | 7-15 | N/A | N/A |
Palm Wax P1819 | 43-51/109-124 | N/A | N/A | 10max | N/A | 15-20 | N/A | N/A |